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🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

公共の言説

Pronunciation / Transliteration: kōkyō no gensetsu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Public Discourse/ˈpʌb.lɪk ˈdɪs.kɔːrs/
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"公共の言説は民主主義にとって重要です。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The exchange of ideas and opinions on issues of public interest.

    "The town hall meeting provided a platform for public discourse on local development."
  2. 2

    A formal discussion or debate on a particular topic in a public setting.

    "The conference aimed to foster public discourse on climate change."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'publicus' (pertaining to the people) and 'discursus' (running to and from, conversation). The modern compound coalesced in political philosophy and sociology during the 20th century to describe open debate and communication concerning matters of general societal interest.

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