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ציבוריות — meaning in English: public
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public affairs
ציבוריות
tsiburiyut
מסיבה
mesiba
אמורים
amurim
הלאומית
hale'umit
לאי
le'i
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neutral
common
Usage
Native Hebrew speakers often use the word ציבוריות (tsiburiyut) in discussions about government services, community events, or public transportation. For example, during a debate about city planning, one might say, 'We need to improve the ציבוריות in our neighborhood to encourage more civic engagement.'
Synonyms & nuances
A close synonym is ציבורי (tsiburiy), meaning 'public' as an adjective. While ציבוריות emphasizes the noun form and is often used to refer to the state or quality of being public, ציבורי is typically used in direct descriptions, such as 'ציבורי תחבורה' (public transportation).
Culture
The word ציבוריות comes from the root 'ציבור' (tsibur), which means 'community' or 'public.' In Israeli society, the concept of ציבוריות reflects the value placed on communal living and shared responsibilities. It highlights how public spaces are not just places we pass through but vital components of our social fabric.
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