public relations — the professional maintenance of a favorable public image by a company or other organization or a famous person
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the professional maintenance of a favorable public image by a company or other organization or a famous person
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpʌblɪk rɪˈleɪʃənz/
Example Sentences
- The celebrity's public relations team worked overtime to spin the embarrassing incident into a 'relatable moment'.
- Good public relations can turn a company's mistake into an opportunity for improvement.
- The politician's public relations strategy involved kissing babies and pretending to enjoy local delicacies.
public relations
NOUN[/ˈpʌblɪk rɪˈleɪʃənz/]
the professional maintenance of a favorable public image by a company or other organization or a famous person
The public relations team smooths over a CEO's awkward slip with a polished press statement.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
A compound term that emerged in early 20th-century America, combining 'public' (from Latin publicus, meaning 'of the people') and 'relations' (from Latin relatio, meaning 'connection' or 'relationship'). The modern concept of public relations was systematized by Edward Bernays, establishing it as a distinct professional discipline focused on managing organizational communication with the public.
Breakdown
public- (from Latin publicus: of or concerning the people) + -relations (from Latin relatio: a relating or connection). The compound denotes the practice of maintaining favorable relationships between an organization and the general public.
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📝Examples
“The celebrity's public relations team worked overtime to spin the embarrassing incident into a 'relatable moment'.”
“Good public relations can turn a company's mistake into an opportunity for improvement.”
“The politician's public relations strategy involved kissing babies and pretending to enjoy local delicacies.”
“She studied public relations to learn how to manage corporate communications effectively.”
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