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semipublic

semipublic

1 6.9
Open to some people but not to everyone
  • adjective
  • /ˌsɛmiˈpʌblɪk/
: semipúblico
  • The gallery has a semipublic area where visitors can view art without the need for a reservation.
  • semipublic space
  • public and semipublic

Examples

  • In addition to office buildings, there are likely to be stadiums and sports centers, exhibition halls, schools, military compounds, and various public and semipublic open spaces.

    Academic text (1993)
  • The soloists receive the benefit of semipublic performing experience, and the group learns critical listening and analytical skills.

    Academic text (1991)
  • Semipublic online spaces are those that may be restricted in some way, but that anyone could potentially access.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Matthew commented that such a hall was not really appropriate since it was not private but a semipublic or public space: it "is yours, or mine, as much as his."

    Academic text (1996)
  • We could assume that this court was used for diverse but comparable functions, including official receptions, but unlike the first court, it was only semipublic.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Thus, there might be more to the characterization of these large, semipublic carvings as status symbols or power objects.

    Academic text (2002)
  • All the scenes are from exterior and public spaces, or in a few cases, semipublic arenas as workplaces.

    Academic text (1999)
  • In the face of determined opposition, this semipublic realm, many in labor believed, offered the only realistic venue through which to pursue socially conscious, equitable economic growth.

    Academic text (2003)
  • Semipublic athletic competitions at baths (in Italy) are discussed by Newby, "Greek Athletics."

    Academic text (2011)
  • In conclusion, ecstasy use has spread beyond raves to public and private settings; while public and semipublic settings, such as clubs, are relatively easily observed, private settings, such as residences, are well-hidden.

    Academic text (2004)

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

Open or available to everyone, not private

How Public

public
∞ 1.0
semipublic
1 6.9
private
∞ 1.8

Surface Forms

semipublic positive
semipublicer comparative
semipublicest superlative

Morphology

semipublic = public (transparent) = semi + public

The meaning is directly compositional: 'semi-' means partly and 'public' means open to the public.

Etymology

Semipublic comes from semi- meaning 'half' and public meaning 'open to people'. So a semipublic place is like 'half public', partly open to everyone and partly private or for only some people.