public affairs

American  

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.

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Etymology

Origin of public affairs

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

“It’s a massive effort on the part of ICE, and when you look at the numbers it’s hard to understand the logic,” said Ryan Allen, associate dean for research at the University of Minnesota’s Humphrey School of Public Affairs.

From The Wall Street Journal

"An imbalance of over 8,000 patients to one doctor increases overload and stress, which leads to mistakes," public affairs analyst Ibrahim Saidu told the BBC.

From BBC

Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary for public affairs at DHS, told Salon the observers were “violent rioters” and claimed that the ICE officer “fired defensive shots.”

From Salon

The public affairs strategy may be, however.

From Barron's

The public affairs strategy may be, however.

From Barron's