I. adjective
1.
of, relating to, or affecting the people as an organized community
public affairs
Synonyms: civic, civil, national
Related Word: government, governmental; community; state; municipal, urban
2.
Synonyms: open 4, accessible, open-door, unrestricted
Related Word: common, general, universal
Contrasted words: private
3.
Synonyms: common 1, communal, conjoint, conjunct, intermutual, joint, mutual, shared
Contrasted words: private
4.
held by or applicable to the majority of the people
public opinion
Synonyms: general, popular, vulgar
Related Word: prevalent, usual, widespread
Antonyms: private
II. noun
1.
Synonyms: society 3, community, people
2.
Synonyms: following 2, audience, clientage, clientele
Related Word: hangers-on, suite