'Public-spirited' definitions:
Definition of 'public-spirited'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Showing unselfish interest in the public welfare; "a public-spirited citizen"
Definition of 'Public-spirited'
From: GCIDE
- Public-spirited \Pub"lic-spir`it*ed\, a.
- 1. Having, or exercising, a disposition to advance the interest of the community or public; as, public-spirited men. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Dictated by a regard to public good; as, a public-spirited project or measure. --Addison. [1913 Webster] -- {Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ly}, adv. -- {Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]