Aimed at or devoted to the promotion of the general welfare; committed to the best interests of the community or nation; patriotic. Now chiefly in pub…

Of or relating to a particular nation or country, as opposed to another or others. Of a quality, attribute, etc.: identified with the people of a…

Motivated by a desire to promote the public good or best interests of the community; characterized by public spirit or an absence of private interest.

concerned with or active in civic affairs; concerned with the welfare of the community as a whole, public-spirited.

Socially aware; having a social conscience; involved in social or moral issues.