- 1. a. Having, or exercising, a disposition to advance the interest of the community or public; as, public-spirited men. Source: opted
- 2. a. Dictated by a regard to public good; as, a public-spirited project or measure. Source: opted
- 3. adj. showing unselfish interest in the public welfare Source: wordnet
- 4. 1. Having, or exercising, a disposition to advance the interest of the community or public; as, public-spirited men. 2. Dictated by a regard to public good; as, a public-spirited project or measure. Addison. -- Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ly, adv. -- Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ness, n. Source: webster
- 5. j:100 s. showing unselfish interest in the public welfare Source: ecdict
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