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public-spirited

pub·lic-spir·it·ed
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [puhb-lik spir-i-tid]
    • /ˈpʌb lɪk ˈspɪr ɪ tɪd/
    • /ˈpʌblɪk ˈspɪr.ɪ.tɪd/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [puhb-lik spir-i-tid]
    • /ˈpʌb lɪk ˈspɪr ɪ tɪd/

Definitions of public-spirited word

  • adjective public-spirited having or showing an unselfish interest in the public welfare: a public-spirited citizen. 1
  • adjective public-spirited unselfish, interested in public welfare 1
  • adjective public-spirited A public-spirited person tries to help the community that they belong to. 0
  • adjective public-spirited having or showing active interest in public welfare or the good of the community 0
  • adjective public-spirited having or showing zeal for the public welfare 0
See all 5 definitions of public-spirited

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Origin of public-spirited

First appearance:

before 1670
One of the 47% oldest English words
First recorded in 1670-80

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Parts of speech for Public-spirited

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Public-spirited

public-spirited popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

Synonyms for public-spirited

adj public-spirited

  • humanitarian — having concern for or helping to improve the welfare and happiness of people.

adjective public-spirited

  • contributing — to give (money, time, knowledge, assistance, etc.) to a common supply, fund, etc., as for charitable purposes.
  • donating — Present participle of donate.
  • giving — to present voluntarily and without expecting compensation; bestow: to give a birthday present to someone.
All 4 Synonyms of public-spirited

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