noun:the people as a whole, considered as a collective group
The public rallied around the proposal for cleaner streets.
adjective:open to or shared by all the people
The park is a public space where everyone is welcome.
adjective:done, perceived, or existing in open view; not private or secret
The mayor made a public apology for the error.
adjective:marked by openness, transparency, or lack of secrecy
The company's public accounting practices earned it the trust of investors.
