semipublic
- adjective
- /ˌsɛmiˈpʌblɪk/
- The gallery has a semipublic area where visitors can view art without the need for a reservation.
- semipublic space
- public and semipublic
Examples
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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.
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All the scenes are from exterior and public spaces, or in a few cases, semipublic arenas as workplaces.
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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.
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Semipublic athletic competitions at baths (in Italy) are discussed by Newby, "Greek Athletics."
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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
How Public
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.