public life
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of public life
First recorded in 1775–85
Example Sentences
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When those laws were introduced, they actually eased some of the restrictions on Catholics' and Jews' participation in public life.
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
He found that African-Americans exercised their newfound liberties by participating in public life, earning money through a variety of jobs, and buying property.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
Italy's far-right prime minister, Giorgia Meloni, said that although their "backgrounds and perspectives differed, that never prevented me from acknowledging her significance and her role in our nation's public life".
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
The group worked to include women in all aspects of political and public life.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Later, it helped me overcome my doubts and vulnerabilities enough to trust that if I allowed my family to live an extremely public life, we’d manage to stay safe and also happy.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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