About The Word Public-spirited
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Public-spirited
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What's The Definition Of Public-spirited?
[adj] showing unselfish interest in the public welfare; "a public-spirited citizen"
Synonyms | Synonyms for Public-spirited: unselfish Related Terms | Find terms related to Public-spirited: See Also | Public-spirited In Webster's Dictionary \Pub"lic-spir`it*ed\, a.
1. Having, or exercising, a disposition to advance the
interest of the community or public; as, public-spirited
men.
2. Dictated by a regard to public good; as, a public-spirited
project or measure. --Addison. -- {Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ly},
adv. -- {Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ness}, n.
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