public-spirited
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4.6
- adjective
- /ˈpʌblɪkˈspɪrɪtɪd/
:
desinteresado
- She is known for her public-spirited nature, always putting the needs of others before her own.
Examples
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The list also demonstrates the public-spirited and social activist values of progressivism, which continue to be emphasized today and which are referred to often in the discussion to follow.
Academic text (2010) -
There is still in many parts of the continent a notion that the way that society should be organised is to have a class of wise, experienced, public-spirited experts who will run things in the best interests of all.
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Clearly, a single university and a group of public-spirited individuals could not hope to lower the poverty rate among families.
Academic text (2009) -
That's very public-spirited of you.
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Most people who come here are public-spirited and environmentally minded.
Academic text (1999) -
His book is public-spirited without ever being partisan or ideological.
Academic text (2002) -
Most foresters were well-meaning, public-spirited individuals doing what they were trained to do.
Academic text (1996) -
Important examples include the genome sequences made available by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) and other public-spirited organizations.
Academic text (2002) -
Many public-spirited citizens volunteered to help clean up the local park on Saturday.
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The public-spirited actions of the community group made a significant difference in improving local schools.
Synonyms
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3.2
Caring more about other people's needs than your own
23
6.7
Wanting to help other people even when it costs you
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6.8
Wanting to help people by giving money to those in need
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2.0
Willing to put other people's needs before your own
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5.5
Doing things that help other people
Antonyms
How Public-Spirited
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word public-spirited comes from two simple parts: public meaning 'of the people' and spirit meaning 'energy' or 'heart'. So, to be public-spirited is to have the energy and care to help the community or the people as a whole.