Where does “semipublic” come from?
semipublic (English) comes from English public, from Middle English publik, from Middle French public, from Latin pūblicus, from Old Latin poplicus, from Latin pōpulus, from Proto-Italic poplos — army.
semipublic (English): Somewhat, but not entirely, public
Definitions
- Somewhat, but not entirely, public
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