counterpublic /ˌkaʊntəˈpʌblɪk/adjective 1noun 1forms 1 adjective1 •Opposing or serving as a counterbalance to the dominant public. noun1 •A group that stands in opposion to the dominant public.In other words, with this book they form a “counterpublic” to what they saw as a dominant, adult-controlled public sphere. — 2008 formscounterpublics