public participation

noun

UK /ˈpʌblɪk pɑːˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

US /ˈpʌblɪk pɑːrˌtɪsɪˈpeɪʃən/

When people in a community join in to help make decisions or do things together.

The town held a meeting to encourage public participation in planning the new park.

SYNONYMS

public involvement citizen engagement community involvement public engagement civic participation

RELATED WORDS

democracy consultation feedback town hall volunteering

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of taking part in government or community decisions.

Public participation is an important part of local government.

3. When the public shares ideas or opinions about a project.

The city asked for public participation before building the new road.

4. Working together with other people in a community.

Public participation helped clean up the neighborhood.