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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Public-spirited \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. [1913 Webster] 2. Dictated by a regard to public good; as, a public-spirited project or measure. --Addison. [1913 Webster] -- Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ly, adv. -- Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ness, n. [1913 Webster]