public-spirited

[ puhb-lik-spir-i-tid ]

/ ˈpʌb lɪkˈspɪr ɪ tɪd /

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adjective

having or showing an unselfish interest in the public welfare: a public-spirited citizen.

Origin of public-spirited

First recorded in 1670–80

OTHER WORDS FROM public-spirited

pub·lic-spir·it·ed·ness, noun

Words nearby public-spirited

public servant, public service, public-service corporation, public speaking, public spending, public-spirited, public television, public transport, public utility, public works, Public Works Administration

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Example sentences from the Web for public-spirited

These are often charitable and public-spirited, and active in municipal rather than in parliamentary life.
The Long White Cloud|William Pember Reeves
The best people are on the councils of British towns, incorruptible, public-spirited men, proud of and devoted to their homes.
Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie|Andrew Carnegie
He was progressive and public-spirited and did all within his power to further the advancement of his community.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 1 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman
The Moors were generous and public-spirited, and much given to display.
Women of the Romance Countries (Illustrated)|John R Effinger

If all this expense had to be met by public-spirited individuals, it is probable that their wealth would prove insufficient.
Liberty In The Nineteenth Century|Frederic May Holland

British Dictionary definitions for public-spirited

public-spirited

adjective

having or showing active interest in public welfare or the good of the community

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单词	public-spirited
释义	public-spirited [ puhb-lik-spir-i-tid ] / ˈpʌb lɪkˈspɪr ɪ tɪd / SEE SYNONYMS FOR public-spirited ON THESAURUS.COM adjective having or showing an unselfish interest in the public welfare: a public-spirited citizen. Origin of public-spirited First recorded in 1670–80 OTHER WORDS FROM public-spirited pub·lic-spir·it·ed·ness, noun Words nearby public-spirited public servant, public service, public-service corporation, public speaking, public spending, public-spirited, public television, public transport, public utility, public works, Public Works Administration Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for public-spirited These are often charitable and public-spirited, and active in municipal rather than in parliamentary life. The Long White Cloud\|William Pember Reeves The best people are on the councils of British towns, incorruptible, public-spirited men, proud of and devoted to their homes. Autobiography of Andrew Carnegie\|Andrew Carnegie He was progressive and public-spirited and did all within his power to further the advancement of his community. Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 1 (of 2)\|William Denison Lyman The Moors were generous and public-spirited, and much given to display. Women of the Romance Countries (Illustrated)\|John R Effinger If all this expense had to be met by public-spirited individuals, it is probable that their wealth would prove insufficient. Liberty In The Nineteenth Century\|Frederic May Holland British Dictionary definitions for public-spirited public-spirited adjective having or showing active interest in public welfare or the good of the community Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to public-spirited patriotic, humanitarian, altruistic, charitable, humane, philanthropic, good, beneficent, benevolent, big-hearted, bountiful, eleemosynary, generous, gracious, helpful, kind, kindhearted, liberal, magnanimous, munificent
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public-spirited

adjective

Origin of public-spirited

OTHER WORDS FROM public-spirited

Words nearby public-spirited

Example sentences from the Web for public-spirited

British Dictionary definitions for public-spirited

adjective

Words related to public-spirited