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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  
pl.n.   Abbr. PR
  1. (used with a sing. verb) The art or science of establishing and promoting a favorable relationship with the public.

  2. (used with a pl. verb) The methods and activities employed to establish and promote a favorable relationship with the public.

  3. (used with a sing. or pl. verb) The degree of success obtained in achieving a favorable relationship with the public.

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