- public-spirited
- ,public-`spirited adjectivethinking about other people in society and trying to help them
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Usage of the words and phrases in modern English. 2013.
Public-spirited — 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. [1913 Webster] 2. Dictated by a regard to public good; as, a public spirited project or measure. Addison.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
public-spirited — adj willing to do things that are helpful for everyone in society ▪ Any public spirited citizen would have done the same … Dictionary of contemporary English
public-spirited — public spirited; public spirited·ness; … English syllables
public-spirited — public spiritedness, n. /pub lik spir i tid/, adj. having or showing an unselfish interest in the public welfare: a public spirited citizen. [1670 80] * * * … Universalium
public-spirited — [pub′lik spir′it id] adj. having or showing zeal for the public welfare … English World dictionary
public-spirited — index philanthropic Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
public-spirited — ADJ GRADED A public spirited person tries to help the community that they belong to. Thanks to a group of public spirited citizens, the Krippendorf garden has been preserved … English dictionary
public-spirited — /pʌblɪk ˈspɪrətəd / (say publik spiruhtuhd) adjective having or showing an unselfish desire for the public good: a public spirited citizen …
public-spirited — adjective showing unselfish interest in the public welfare a public spirited citizen • Similar to: ↑unselfish … Useful english dictionary
public-spirited — adjective willing to do what is helpful for everyone in society: decent, public spirited people … Longman dictionary of contemporary English