Public Policy Terminology

noun something that is desired or needed

adjective desirable or necessary

• The desideratum of the research project is to find a cure for the disease.
• The main thing we're aiming for is to reach the desideratum of the project.
• Our ultimate goal, our desideratum, is to make it big in the music industry.
• In life, happiness is often seen as the desideratum that everyone strives for.

noun a person who leads a political party that has fewer members in a legislative body than the opposing party

• The minority leader in the Senate is responsible for representing the views of the minority party.
• The minority leader is like the captain of the losing team in politics.
• The minority leader is basically the head honcho of the underdogs.
• Being the minority leader is like leading a small band of rebels against the ruling party.

noun the people in general, considered as a whole

adjective of or concerning the people as a whole

• The public is invited to attend the town hall meeting on Tuesday.
• Hey, did you hear about the public event happening next weekend?
• The public is gonna love the new restaurant that just opened.
• The artist's work is so unique, it really speaks to the public in a special way.

adjective describing someone who has not received a formal education or lacks knowledge in a particular subject

• It is important to provide educational opportunities for the uneducated population.
• Some uneducated individuals may struggle to find well-paying jobs.
• Don't be fooled by his tough exterior, he's actually quite uneducated.
• In a world full of information, ignorance can make one appear uneducated.