[ˈpʌblɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of or concerning the people as a whole
(e.g: public concern)

- done, perceived, or existing in open view
(e.g: he wanted a public apology in the Wall Street Journal)

- of or provided by the state rather than an independent, commercial company
(e.g: public spending)

- of, for, or acting for a university
(e.g: public examination results)


Phrases:
- go public
- in public
- the public eye

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin publicus, blend of poplicus ‘of the people’ (from populus ‘people’) and pubes ‘adult’

[ˈpʌblɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- ordinary people in general; the community
(e.g: the library is open to the public)



Phrases:
- go public
- in public
- the public eye

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, from Latin publicus, blend of poplicus ‘of the people’ (from populus ‘people’) and pubes ‘adult’