public relations

noun
UK: /ˌpʌblɪk rɪˈleɪʃənz/
US: /ˌpʌblɪk rɪˈleɪʃənz/

  1. The activity of creating a good public image for a person, organization, or company.

    1. Her job is in public relations for a big company.
    2. The company hired a firm to handle its public relations after the scandal.

  2. The art and science of managing communication between an organization and its publics.

    1. He has many years experience in the field of public relations.
    2. Effective public relations are essential for maintaining a company's reputation and trust.

Synonyms

pr publicity

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "public relations" in English means: The activity of creating a good public image for a person, organization, or company., The art and science of managing communication between an organization and its publics..

The phonetic transcription of "public relations" is /ˌpʌblɪk rɪˈleɪʃənz/ in British English and /ˌpʌblɪk rɪˈleɪʃənz/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "public relations": pr, publicity.

Example usage of "public relations": "Her job is in public relations for a big company.". More examples on the page.