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1. WordNet® 3.0 (2006)
public-spirited
    adj 1: showing unselfish interest in the public welfare; "a
           public-spirited citizen"

2. The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
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]

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