Meaning : Not private. Open to or concerning the people as a whole.
Example :
The public good.
Public libraries.
Public funds.
Public parks.
A public scandal.
Public gardens.
Performers and members of royal families are public figures.
Confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy.
A private place.Meaning : Affecting the people or community as a whole.
Example :
Community leaders.
Community interests.
The public welfare.