sem·i·pub·lic (s m  -p b l k, sm -)adj. 1. Partially but not entirely open to the use of the public: prohibited smoking in public and semipublic places. 2. Partially but not totally owned by the public: a semipublic utility company. 3. Open to the knowledge and judgment of only a part of the public. sem i·public·ly adv. |
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| Adj. | 1. | semipublic - having some of the features of public institution public - not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole; "the public good"; "public libraries"; "public funds"; "public parks"; "a public scandal"; "public gardens"; "performers and members of royal families are public figures" |
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