A library provided essentially as a public service rather than as a commercial venture.

Technical projects, often construction or engineering, carried out by the government on behalf of the community.

Having personal motivation toward the betterment of the public.

The state of not being owned by anyone, and thus freely usable by everyone. / The state of not or no longer being confidential or secret.

(UK, formal) A pub; a British bar or tavern, often selling food and sometimes lodging; an inn.

The science and practice of community hygiene; includes preventive medicine, health education, sanitation and environmental safety.

Those members of the public who have no special role in a particular area, such as an airport, hospital or railway station; there will typically be restrictions on their access.

One of the two keys used in asymmetric cryptography, which is published to others, unlike the private key.

The professional dissemination and management of information by a person or an organization to the public with the purpose of creating a favorable public image.

The opinion of the public, the popular view.