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general public

[ jen-er-uhl puhb-lik ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

all or most people, especially those not part of a specified group; ordinary people as opposed to officials, experts, politicians, etc.:
The books have been warmly received by critics and by the general public.
This protocol can be adopted by any organization wishing to improve workplace health and safety for employees, customers, and the general public.

First recorded in 1845–50

The general public has never paid much attention to his music, but other pianists know what this man can do at the keyboard.

Someone at the ESA should have considered the image they convey about their science to the general public.

The threat of this virus to the general public may have been exaggerated.

Even in that event, however, the risk to the general public will remain very low.

I almost feel we have reached the point where the general public will understand that there is something there.

By the last-mentioned staircase access is obtained by the general public to the Council Chamber.

Such railway competition as existed in Ireland was dear to traders and the general public.

Community tax-supported schools for the children of the general public were practically unknown.

The general public never contacts the real circus people, just the ticket takers, ushers, and roustabouts.

Bungay, till Sydney Smith made it famous, was not much known to the general public.

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