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public relations


public relations

noun pl but usually singular in constr, often attributive

Definition of PUBLIC RELATIONS

: the business of inducing the public to have understanding for and goodwill toward a person, firm, or institution; also : the degree of understanding and goodwill achieved

First Known Use of PUBLIC RELATIONS

1807

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