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the public

noun

Definition of the public

: the people of a country, state, etc.
  • the American public
  • The beach is open to the public.
  • The general public is in favor of the law.
  • Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation.

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public play

  1. : exposed to general view : open

  2. : well-known, prominent

  3. : perceptible, material

  1. : a place accessible or visible to the public

  2. : the people as a whole : populace

  3. : a group of people having common interests or characteristics

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