public education
noun /ˌpʌblɪk edʒuˈkeɪʃn/
/ˌpʌblɪk edʒuˈkeɪʃn/
[uncountable]- (especially North American English) (British English usually state education)education in schools, colleges and universities provided by the government
- The focus of this study is public education in the state of Georgia.
- the process of giving the public information or training about a particular subject
- More research and public education is needed to inform American consumers about the benefits of these products.
- Public education and outreach have been basic components of this project from the beginning.