Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

public-money

Noun
/ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈmʌ.ni/
Definition
Funds that are collected and managed by the government for public use.
Examples
  • Public money is often allocated to infrastructure projects like roads and schools.
  • Many citizens believe that public money should be spent on healthcare and education.
  • The government is accountable for how it uses public money to benefit the community.
Meaning
Public money refers to the resources collected by the government through taxation or other means, which are used to finance various public services and projects.
Synonyms
  • Government funds
  • Taxpayer money
  • Public funds