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semipublic

American  
[sem-ee-puhb-lik, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm iˈpʌb lɪk, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

  1. partly or to some degree public.


Etymology

Origin of semipublic

First recorded in 1795–1805; semi- + public

Example Sentences

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Tying the two bodies of work together are the semipublic blogs that Wood has kept since she was 14.

From New York Times Sep. 9, 2022

Even this semipublic glimpse of Seid was rare.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2022

Royal births, deaths, birthdays, anniversaries and weddings are usually semipublic affairs, with the royal family — and their emotions — on display.

From Washington Post Apr. 9, 2021

The facility could fall under the category of a semipublic use, said Mike Morgan, interim city planner.

From Seattle Times Feb. 6, 2018

To many people, William was the NSA—or at least the closest the agency had to a semipublic face.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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