one who holds public office; an official or employee of the government.

(uncountable) The general welfare of the people; the best interests of the community. / (economics, countable) A good that is non-rivalrous and non-excludable.

(idiomatic, intransitive) To make something public; to announce publicly or to the press. / (idiomatic, intransitive, business, finance) To launch an initial public offering.

A staged marketing event used to garner publicity.

(US) A service performed for the public good, especially by a nonprofit organization but sometimes also provided by a for-profit enterprise or a trade association.

attributive form of public school / Alternative form of public school

Common good.

plural of public enemy

A criminal widely regarded as dangerous or antisocial.

(idiomatic) A hypothetical average or generic member of the public; the common man (or person, by extension).