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public relations

public relations

noun
1.
the actions of a corporation, store, government, individual, etc., in promoting goodwill between itself and the public, the community, employees, customers, etc.
2.
the art, technique, or profession of promoting such goodwill.

Origin:
1800–10
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public relations
 
n
1.  a.  the practice of creating, promoting, or maintaining goodwill and a favourable image among the public towards an institution, public body, etc
 b.  the methods and techniques employed
 c.  (as modifier): the public relations industry
2.  the condition of the relationship between an organization and the public
3.  the professional staff employed to create, promote, or maintain a favourable relationship between an organization and the public

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