public-driven
|pub-lic-driv-en|
B2
/ˈpʌblɪk ˈdrɪvən/
community-influenced
Etymology
Etymology Information
'public-driven' originates from the combination of 'public,' meaning 'of or concerning the people as a whole,' and 'driven,' meaning 'operated or controlled by.'
Historical Evolution
'Public' comes from the Latin word 'publicus,' and 'driven' is the past participle of 'drive,' which comes from Old English 'drīfan.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'public' meant 'pertaining to the people,' and 'driven' meant 'propelled or motivated.' Together, they evolved to mean 'motivated by the public.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
influenced or motivated by the public or general populace.
The new policy is public-driven, focusing on community needs.
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Last updated: 2025/03/18 14:10