public awareness

noun

UK /ˈpʌblɪk əˈweənəs/

US /ˈpʌblɪk əˈwernəs/

When many people know about something important.

The school campaign raised public awareness about recycling.

SYNONYMS

public knowledge general awareness public attention common understanding

RELATED WORDS

campaign education outreach information community

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The state of being known by a large number of people.

Public awareness of the new law grew quickly.

3. Efforts to inform people about an issue or cause.

The charity focused on public awareness of hunger.

4. The level of understanding a community has about a topic.

Public awareness of mental health has improved.