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pubblica

public

adjective POOB-blee-kah Rare
People & Society Government

Origin: From Latin publica, feminine of publicus (of the people).

Usage Note

Pubblica is the feminine singular form of pubblico. It appears most commonly in fixed phrases: pubblica amministrazione (public administration), pubblica sicurezza (public safety/police), pubblica istruzione (public education). The full paradigm is pubblico/pubblica/pubblici/pubbliche.

Examples

"La sanità pubblica è garantita a tutti."

Natural Translation

Public healthcare is guaranteed for everyone.

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