Semipublic Definition
sĕmē-pŭblĭk, sĕmī-
adjective
Partially but not entirely open to the use of the public.
Prohibited smoking in public and semipublic places.
American Heritage
Partly public; public in some respects, as a private institution offering some public services or facilities.
Webster's New World
Partially but not totally owned by the government.
A semipublic utility company.
American Heritage
Somewhat, but not entirely, public.
Wiktionary
Origin of Semipublic
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semi- +"Ž public
From Wiktionary
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