public interest

noun singular/uncountable

1
the fact that the public has a right to know about something because it affects them
Cabinet members should be willing to answer questions on matters of genuine public interest.
in the public interest:
The matter was not deemed to be in the public interest, so it was dropped from the discussion.
Synonyms and related words
A right to know, have or do something
access
entry
entrance
2
the fact that people in general are interested in something
Several concerts were canceled because of a lack of public interest.
Synonyms and related words
Feelings of interest
interest
motivation
involvement

单词	public interest
释义	public interest noun singular/uncountable UK DEFINITIONS2 1 the fact that the public has a right to know about something because it affects them Ministers should be willing to answer questions on matters of genuine public interest. in the public interest: Companies have to show that they are acting in the public interest. Synonyms and related words A right to know, have or do something access entry entrance 2 the fact that people in general are interested in something Several concerts were cancelled because of a lack of public interest. Synonyms and related words Feelings of interest interest motivation involvement public interest noun singular/uncountable US DEFINITIONS2 1 the fact that the public has a right to know about something because it affects them Cabinet members should be willing to answer questions on matters of genuine public interest. in the public interest: The matter was not deemed to be in the public interest, so it was dropped from the discussion. Synonyms and related words A right to know, have or do something access entry entrance 2 the fact that people in general are interested in something Several concerts were canceled because of a lack of public interest. Synonyms and related words Feelings of interest interest motivation involvement
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