noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Refers to people in general, often used in formal or official contexts like public health, public facilities, or public morals.
I get nervous giving a speech in front of the public.
Public health is an important social issue.
This garden is open to the public.
He apologized in front of the public.
The politician gave a speech appealing to the public.
public health; public hygiene; sanitation
public morals