public affairs

noun

(used with a plural verb) matters of general interest or concern, especially those dealing with current social or political issues.
(used with a singular verb) the field of study dealing with current social or political issues.

Origin of public affairs

First recorded in 1605–15

Words nearby public affairs

public access, public accountant, public act, public administration, public administrator, public affairs, public assistance, public bar, public bill, public broadcasting service, public charge

Example sentences from the Web for public affairs

  • Nor did a public-affairs paper edited and published by women carry much weight.

    Susan B. Anthony |Alma Lutz