ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Public-spirited

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Public-spirited is an adjective meaning Having personal motivation toward the betterment of the public.

Meaning

Having personal motivation toward the betterment of the public.

Example Sentences

He was a noted philanthropist, and played a public-spirited part in the support of the Army during the Crimean War.
For the young this device has proved most excellent under the wise management of the United Hebrew Charities, an organization that gathers to its work the best thought and effort of many of our most public-spirited citizens.

Synonyms for public-spirited

Depending on context, synonyms include public-hearted.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include public-minded, public-hearted, publichearted, benevolent, altruistic, charitable.

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