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Definition of publicness

publicness

/ˈpʌb.lɪk.nəs/
pub · lic · ness
Adverb:publicly
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Adjective:public
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publicness Lexical Profile

publicness Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The state or quality of being public, open, accessible, or visible to the community at large rather than private or concealed.

Example

"Urban planners debated how the new plaza's design would enhance the publicness of the waterfront."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'publicity' usually refers to media attention or promotional marketing, 'publicness' specifically denotes the sociological, philosophical, or architectural quality of being open, accessible, and visible to the general public.

• Nearby Words

publicity
publicize
publicly
publicness
publish
publishable
publisher

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Publicness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/publicness
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