public relations
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
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First Known Use of public relations
1898
PUBLIC RELATIONS Defined for English Language Learners
public relations
Definition of public relations for English Language Learners
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: the activity or job of providing information about a particular person or organization to the public so that people will regard that person or organization in a favorable way
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: the relationship between an organization and the public
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Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about public relations
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