Public
adjective
Relating to all people or the whole area of a nation.
The city park is a public place.
Often appears as...
- public place
- public area
adjective
Known by everyone or a lot of people.
His actions became public after the media report.
Often appears as...
- public knowledge
- public attention
adjective
Connected with the government, or public services.
She works in the public sector.
Often appears as...
- public sector
- public services
noun
People in general, or a group of people who watch or are interested in an activity, event or business.
The public's opinion on this issue is split.
Often appears as...
- general public
- public opinion
adjective
Relating to all people or the whole area of a nation.
The city park is a public place.
Often appears as...
- public place
- public area
adjective
Known by everyone or a lot of people.
His actions became public after the media report.
Often appears as...
- public knowledge
- public attention
adjective
Connected with the government, or public services.
She works in the public sector.
Often appears as...
- public sector
- public services
noun
People in general, or a group of people who watch or are interested in an activity, event or business.
The public's opinion on this issue is split.
Often appears as...
- general public
- public opinion
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Inclusive Spaces
Refers to places accessible to everyone, without restrictions.
Libraries are public spaces with free access to information.
Pro Tip 2/2Ownership
Property or facilities owned by the government, not individuals.
Public roads are maintained by local authorities.
Pro Tip 1/2Inclusive Spaces
Refers to places accessible to everyone, without restrictions.
Libraries are public spaces with free access to information.
Pro Tip 2/2Ownership
Property or facilities owned by the government, not individuals.
Public roads are maintained by local authorities.
Pro Tip 1/2Inclusive Spaces
Refers to places accessible to everyone, without restrictions.
Libraries are public spaces with free access to information.
Pro Tip 2/2Ownership
Property or facilities owned by the government, not individuals.
Public roads are maintained by local authorities.
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Bill Gates: The next...
to get information from the public and get information out to them. We have satellite maps where we can see where people are and where they're moving. We have advances in biology that should dramatically change the turnaround time to look at a pathogen and be able to make drugs and vaccines that fit for that pathogen. So we can have tools,
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The great conspiracy...
had made him popular with the public, and many senators vied for his favor by showering him with honors. Statues were built, temples were dedicated, and a whole month was renamed, still called July today. More importantly, the title of dictator, meant to grant temporary emergency powers in wartime,
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The language of lying —...
"I only know that the apparent father has said publicly that he is the father of the baby. I also have not been engaged in any activity of any description that requested, agreed to, or supported payments of any kind to the woman or to the apparent father of the baby."
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How to understand power...
Whether you get what you want depends on how adept you are with power, which brings us finally to what you can do to become more powerful in public life. Here, it's useful to think in terms of literacy. Your challenge is to learn how to read power and write power.
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What is love? - Brad...
with the love of your parents and siblings. Love is also a set of behaviors we associate with the Holding hands, kissing, hugging, public displays of affection, dating, marriage, having kids, or just sex. But these loving actions can be subjective
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Tiger Cubs Swimming For...
Now that we're integrating them into the compound, one of the most important aspects is obviously being on display here, where the public can see them. And part of that is just getting them introduced and used to the big pool that we have.
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How to recognize a...
ruling over impoverished masses. The new century brought more exciting and terrifying changes. Medical advances made it possible to transcend biological limits while mass media allowed instant communication between leaders and the public.
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Plato’s Allegory of the...
of what it's like to be a philosopher trying to educate the public. Most people are not just comfortable in their ignorance but hostile to anyone who points it out. In fact, the real life Socrates was sentenced to death
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A message of peace, hope...
the first time that I sang peace train again after 20 years off twenty-eight well I mean I probably sang it in the bath or whatever but but you know this was the moment where I did it publicly
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BioBlitz Finds 2,300+...
you Charlie doesn't microscope these bio blitzes help us awaken the public
Video examples
Bill Gates: The next...
to get information from the public and get information out to them. We have satellite maps where we can see where people are and where they're moving. We have advances in biology that should dramatically change the turnaround time to look at a pathogen and be able to make drugs and vaccines that fit for that pathogen. So we can have tools,
Video examples
The great conspiracy...
had made him popular with the public, and many senators vied for his favor by showering him with honors. Statues were built, temples were dedicated, and a whole month was renamed, still called July today. More importantly, the title of dictator, meant to grant temporary emergency powers in wartime,
Video examples
The language of lying —...
"I only know that the apparent father has said publicly that he is the father of the baby. I also have not been engaged in any activity of any description that requested, agreed to, or supported payments of any kind to the woman or to the apparent father of the baby."
Video examples
How to understand power...
Whether you get what you want depends on how adept you are with power, which brings us finally to what you can do to become more powerful in public life. Here, it's useful to think in terms of literacy. Your challenge is to learn how to read power and write power.
Video examples
What is love? - Brad...
with the love of your parents and siblings. Love is also a set of behaviors we associate with the Holding hands, kissing, hugging, public displays of affection, dating, marriage, having kids, or just sex. But these loving actions can be subjective
Video examples
Tiger Cubs Swimming For...
Now that we're integrating them into the compound, one of the most important aspects is obviously being on display here, where the public can see them. And part of that is just getting them introduced and used to the big pool that we have.
Video examples
How to recognize a...
ruling over impoverished masses. The new century brought more exciting and terrifying changes. Medical advances made it possible to transcend biological limits while mass media allowed instant communication between leaders and the public.
Video examples
Plato’s Allegory of the...
of what it's like to be a philosopher trying to educate the public. Most people are not just comfortable in their ignorance but hostile to anyone who points it out. In fact, the real life Socrates was sentenced to death
Video examples
A message of peace, hope...
the first time that I sang peace train again after 20 years off twenty-eight well I mean I probably sang it in the bath or whatever but but you know this was the moment where I did it publicly
Video examples
BioBlitz Finds 2,300+...
you Charlie doesn't microscope these bio blitzes help us awaken the public
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Paul Farmer
American Educator
What the American public thinks is very important to the future of global health. Many people are moved by the idea that there is unnecessary suffering in the world, and we could do a lot to stop it. We have the technologies necessary to stop most of the suffering.
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Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
I knew I belonged to the public and to the world, not because I was talented or even beautiful, but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else.
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Epictetus
Greek Philosopher
Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.
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Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
When you are in the public eye, you have to protect yourself. There are so many people judging you. I just try to be myself.
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Walt Whitman
American Poet
O public road, I say back I am not afraid to leave you, yet I love you, you express me better than I can express myself.
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Donald Rumsfeld
American Politician
Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life.
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Calvin Coolidge
American President
You know, I have found out in the course of a long public life that the things I did not say never hurt me.
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Selena Gomez
American Actress
I'm young: I've lived my life in the public eye, and I've had to figure out how to do that.
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George Eliot
British Author
There is no private life which has not been determined by a wider public life.
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Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self-sustained.
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Paul Farmer
American Educator
What the American public thinks is very important to the future of global health. Many people are moved by the idea that there is unnecessary suffering in the world, and we could do a lot to stop it. We have the technologies necessary to stop most of the suffering.
Quote examples
Marilyn Monroe
American Actress
I knew I belonged to the public and to the world, not because I was talented or even beautiful, but because I had never belonged to anything or anyone else.
Quote examples
Epictetus
Greek Philosopher
Imagine for yourself a character, a model personality, whose example you determine to follow, in private as well as in public.
Quote examples
Venus Williams
American Tennis Player
When you are in the public eye, you have to protect yourself. There are so many people judging you. I just try to be myself.
Quote examples
Walt Whitman
American Poet
O public road, I say back I am not afraid to leave you, yet I love you, you express me better than I can express myself.
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Donald Rumsfeld
American Politician
Enjoy your time in public service. It may well be one of the most interesting and challenging times of your life.
Quote examples
Calvin Coolidge
American President
You know, I have found out in the course of a long public life that the things I did not say never hurt me.
Quote examples
Selena Gomez
American Actress
I'm young: I've lived my life in the public eye, and I've had to figure out how to do that.
Quote examples
George Eliot
British Author
There is no private life which has not been determined by a wider public life.
Quote examples
Mahatma Gandhi
Indian Leader
Truth stands, even if there be no public support. It is self-sustained.
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