public-spirited
Use Public-spirited in a sentence
lɪkˈspɪr adjective
having or showing an unselfish interest in the public welfare: a public-spirited citizen.
Origin:
1670–80
1670–80
Related forms
pub·lic-spir·it·ed·ness, noun
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| public-spirited | |
| —adj | |
| having or showing active interest in public welfare or the good of the community | |
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Example sentences
It required positive action by public-spirited citizens in order to get general support from other citizens.
With the threat of prosecution or a paltry pay-out, amateur archaeologists are unlikely to feel public-spirited.
These officers and public-spirited individuals are extremely deserving of their accolades.
The court is deeply indebted to the public-spirited volunteers who help provide essential services.
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