publicness
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- noun
- /ˈpʌblɪknəs/
- The publicness of the library means that anyone can come in and borrow books for free.
- the publicness of theology
- the publicness of public life
Examples
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Public schools are not merely schools for the public, but schools of publicness; institutions where we learn what it means to be a public and start down the road toward common national and civic identity.
Academic text (1998) -
Semi-public associations or associations where membership has restrictions do not meet the condition of publicness required for deliberative politics, equal representation, and participation.
Academic text (1995) -
Publicness, as defined by Samuelson, is one justification for both stockpiling and import tariffs.
Academic text (1992) -
Where clientelism establishes inequalities among actors, mediation through democratic associations promotes horizontal relationships, equivalence of demands, and a sense of publicness.
Academic text (2016) -
The publicness of the park allows everyone to enjoy its beautiful landscapes.
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In a democracy, the publicness of government actions ensures transparency and accountability.
Synonyms
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A wide area that allows a clear view and easy movement
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3.4
Being open so the public can see or attend
Antonyms
How Public
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23
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141
4.4
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Publicness comes from public, which comes from the old Latin word populus meaning 'people', so it began as something 'of the people'. The ending -ness turns that idea into a 'state' or 'quality', so publicness means being open or available to everyone.