public square

• مساحة مفتوحة في المدينة تُحيط بها المباني عادة، وتُستخدم للتجمّعات العامة أو الأسواق أو الفعاليات الاجتماعية. وتُستعمل مجازًا للإشارة إلى ساحة النقاش العام والجدل الفكري.

An open area in a town or city, typically surrounded by buildings, used for public gatherings, markets, or community events. Also used metaphorically to refer to the arena of public debate and discourse.

1. Physical public spaceA2formal

   An open area in a town or city, often surrounded by buildings, used for public gatherings, markets, or events.

   ساحة عامة

   • The protest was held in the main public square.
   • Children were playing in the public square.
   • The public square was decorated for the festival.

2. Metaphorical public forumB2formal

   The arena of public debate, discussion, and opinion, especially in media and politics.

   الساحة العامة

   • The issue was debated in the public square of social media.
   • Ideas must be tested in the public square.
   • The public square is where citizens shape their collective values.