public affairs

noun

1. (used with a plural verb) matters of general interest or concern, especially those dealing with current social or political issues.
2. (used with a singular verb) the field of study dealing with current social or political issues.

Word History and Origins

Origin of public affairs¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

The Legal Defense Fund recently announced that it would end its contract with SKDK, a politically connected public affairs firm that also worked closely with Time’s Up.

From Washington Post

We wrapped up Politifest this week, our annual public affairs summit that zeroes in on big topics and issues in our region.

From Voice of San Diego

Since then, though, the Taliban have developed a sophisticated public affairs team, harnessing social media domestically and abroad.

From MIT Technology Review

Reilly brought on Robbins, who worked for Pompeo at the State Department as a public affairs specialist.

From Washington Post

“Unfortunately as this is an ongoing issue, we cannot comment,” said Alex Bronstein-Moffly, acting director of public affairs.

From The Daily Beast

Chuck Todd solemnized his marriage to Meet the Press, NBC News's 67-year-old public affairs program, much like a blushing bride.

From The Daily Beast

Marmolejos referred requests for comment to the public affairs office.

From The Daily Beast

A public affairs officer at the U.S. Consulate in Hong Kong was unable to confirm or deny these reports due to privacy concerns.

From The Daily Beast

In 2012, she took a full-time job with the State Department as a senior adviser for public diplomacy and public affairs.

From The Daily Beast

Our correspondence, since they left Paris, has been entirely foreign to public affairs.

From Project Gutenberg

An able man in public affairs is well-informed, prudent and active; if he wants either of these qualifications he is not able.

From Project Gutenberg

At this time the state of public affairs was such as to induce Mr. Roebuck to bring the subject before parliament.

From Project Gutenberg

AT the opening of this year the aspect of public affairs was such as to create disquietude and anxiety.

From Project Gutenberg

The administration of public affairs can get along very well without you.

From Project Gutenberg