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Meaning of public-spirited
Having or showing a strong sense of social and civic responsibility
Etymology of public-spirited
The word "public-spirited" originated in the 17th century, derived from the combination of "public" and "spirited", with "public" coming from the Latin "publicus", meaning "of or pertaining to the people", and "spirited" coming from the Latin "spiritus", meaning "spirit" or "courage"
Historically, the term has been used to describe individuals who demonstrate a strong commitment to the well-being of their community or society
Synonyms
altruistic
charitable
benevolent
philanthropic
generous
humanitarian
civic-minded
community-oriented
socially conscious
selfless
unselfish
magnanimous
noble
virtuous
moral
ethical
principled
high-minded
public-minded
patriotic
loyal
dedicated
devoted
committed
concerned
conscientious
responsible
thoughtful
considerate
kind
compassionate
sympathetic
empathetic
altruistically
benevolently
charitably
Definitions
- Having or showing a strong sense of social and civic responsibility
- * Displaying a willingness to work for the benefit of the community or society as a whole
Usage Examples
- The public-spirited mayor worked tirelessly to improve the city's infrastructure and services
- * The philanthropist's public-spirited donation helped to establish a new community center
- * The company's public-spirited approach to business has earned it a reputation as a responsible corporate citizen
Antonyms
selfish
self-centered
egotistical
narcissistic
individualistic
isolationist
apathetic
indifferent
unconcerned
unresponsive
irresponsible
reckless
selfishly
egotistically
narcissistically
individualistically
isolationistically