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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-interest group, public-interest law, public-liability insurance, public-opinion poll, public-service corporation, public-spirited, publican, publication, publication date, publicist, publicity

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