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Definition of public affairs noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

public affairs

noun
 
/ˌpʌblɪk əˈfeəz/
 
/ˌpʌblɪk əˈferz/
[plural]
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  1. issues and questions about social, economic, political or business activities, etc. that affect ordinary people in general
    • the director of public affairs for the space centre
    • a public affairs department
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influence
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