public morality; social morals; civic virtues
Refers to the moral standards and virtues expected in public life and society, often used in discussions of ethics, civics, and community responsibility.
Observing public morality is a responsibility as a member of society.
In this area, civic-mindedness is high.
public spirit; civic-mindedness
Compound of 公 (public) and 徳 (virtue, morality). The term is a Sino-Japanese word (kango) that entered Japanese from Chinese, where it has a similar meaning.