a. 1. Having, or exercising, a disposition to advance the interest of the community or public; as, public-spirited men. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Dictated by a regard to public good; as, a public-spirited project or measure. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ly, adv. -- Pub"lic-spir`it*ed*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]