public-spirited

[ puhb-lik-spir-i-tid ]
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adjective
  1. having or showing an unselfish interest in the public welfare: a public-spirited citizen.

Origin of public-spirited

1
First recorded in 1640–50

Other words from public-spirited

  • pub·lic-spir·it·ed·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for public-spirited

public-spirited

adjective
  1. having or showing active interest in public welfare or the good of the community

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