pub|lic-spir|it|ed

pub|lic-spir|it|ed
pub|lic-spir|it|ed «PUHB lihk SPIHR uh tihd», adjective.
having or showing an unselfish desire for the public good: »

A committee of 342 public-spirited men and women leaders…has been organized (New York Times).

pub´lic-spir´it|ed|ly, adverb.
pub´lic-spir´it|ed|ness, noun.

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  • pub´lic-spir´it|ed|ly — pub|lic spir|it|ed «PUHB lihk SPIHR uh tihd», adjective. having or showing an unselfish desire for the public good: »A committee of 342 public spirited men and women leaders…has been organized (New York Times). –pub´lic spir´it|ed|ly, adverb.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • pub´lic-spir´it|ed|ness — pub|lic spir|it|ed «PUHB lihk SPIHR uh tihd», adjective. having or showing an unselfish desire for the public good: »A committee of 342 public spirited men and women leaders…has been organized (New York Times). –pub´lic spir´it|ed|ly, adverb.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • public-spirited — pub′lic spir′ited adj. having or showing an unselfish interest in the public welfare • Etymology: 1670–80 pub′lic spir′itedness, n …   From formal English to slang

  • 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-spiritedly — 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Public-spiritedness — 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… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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