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public-spirited

adjective pub·lic-spir·it·ed \ ˈpə-blik-ˈspir-ə-təd \

Definition of public-spirited

: motivated by devotion to the general welfare
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public-spiritedness

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First Known Use of public-spirited

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PUBLIC-SPIRITED Defined for English Language Learners

public-spirited

adjective

Definition of public-spirited for English Language Learners

  • : having or showing a desire to help other people

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