general public

American  

[jen-er-uhl puhb-lik] / ˈdʒɛn ər əl ˈpʌb lɪk /

Also the general public

noun

1. 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.

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Etymology

Origin of general public

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

Tickets for the general public will go on sale Jan. 30.

From Los Angeles Times

The DAT also has practical advantages, as it takes only two to four minutes to complete and can be accessed online by the general public.

From Science Daily

He added that officers "believe this is a targeted incident and there is no wider threat to the general public".

From BBC

As time went on, and prospective nominees like Mosaku and Madigan continued to generate buzz among the general public into the new year, even a shoo-in like Grande was met with a surprise.

From Salon

His vision relies on Tesla selling Optimus for industrial purposes, such as working on assembly lines, as well as to the general public for use as caretakers, teachers and even security guards.

From MarketWatch

Related Words

• association
• center
• company
• district
• nation
• neighborhood
• people
• public
• society
• state