people in general considered as a whole

a body of people sharing some common interest

not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole

affecting the people or community as a whole

an electronic amplification system used as a communication system in public areas

governmental provision of economic assistance to persons in need

a charity that is deemed to receive the major part of its support from the public (rather than from a small group of individuals)

a toilet that is available to the public

the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote)

the total of the nation's debts: debts of local and state and national governments; an indicator of how much public spending is financed by borrowing instead of taxation

a lawyer who represents indigent defendants at public expense

free and open discussion of (or debate on) some question of public interest

property rights that are held by the public at large

any easement enjoyed by the public in general (as the public's right to use public streets)

an official who inflicts capital punishment in pursuit of a warrant

the opening of a subject to widespread discussion and debate

a focus of public attention

a well-known or notable person

authorized by law and limiting work or official business

tavern consisting of a building with a bar and public rooms; often provides light meals

a housing development that is publicly funded and administered for low-income families

knowledge that is available to anyone

a toilet that is available to the public

a law affecting the public at large

a speech that is open to the public

a nonprofit library maintained for public use

a company that moves the possessions of a family or business from one site to another

vulgar and offensive nakedness in a public place

a nuisance that unreasonably interferes with a right that is common to the general public

a position concerning the people as a whole

a belief or sentiment shared by most people; the voice of the people

an inquiry into public opinion conducted by interviewing a random sample of people

a dramatic or musical entertainment

the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines

property owned by a government

a government official who conducts criminal prosecutions on behalf of the state

a promotion intended to create goodwill for a person or institution

someone employed to arrange publicity (for a firm or a public figure)

a person employed to establish and promote a favorable relationship with the public

a tuition free school in the United States supported by taxes and controlled by a school board

private independent secondary school in Great Britain supported by endowment and tuition

the general security of public places

someone who holds a government position (either by election or appointment)

a service that is performed for the benefit of the public or its institutions

employment within a government system (especially in the civil service)

a person who delivers a speech or oration

delivering an address to a public audience

an open area at the meeting of two or more streets

a place of assembly for the people in ancient Greece

a toilet that is available to the public