Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
public-spirit
noun
/ˈpʌblɪk spɪrɪt/
Definition
A sense of responsibility and commitment to the welfare of the community and society at large.
Examples
- A public-spirit individual often volunteers for community service.
- Her public-spirit initiatives helped improve local parks and recreation areas.
- He was admired for his public-spirit attitude towards civic engagement.
Meaning
The quality of being concerned with the well-being of the public and acting for the benefit of the community as a whole.
Synonyms
- Community-mindedness
- Public-spiritedness
- Altruism
- Selflessness
