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.
2. Dictated by a regard to public good; as, a public-spirited project or measure. Addison.
— Pub″lic–spir′it‐ed‐ly, adv. — Pub″lic–spir′it‐ed‐ness, n.