general public

Also the gen·er·al pub·lic

[jen-er-uhl puhb-lik]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of general public¹

First recorded in 1845–50

Example Sentences

But such a bold move could also stoke panic that the Fed recognizes something the general public doesn’t.

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Of the nine Rent Guidelines Board members, two represent tenants, two landlords, and five advocate for the general public.

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The former prime minister was also pressed on the decision not to hold events targeting children to explain the government's Covid measures, despite the frequent televised press conferences held for the general public.

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A private token sale is offered to a select group of qualified investors, such as venture capitalists, while public token sales are open to the general public and often in the final stages of a fundraise.

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The problem involves something that market mavens know about, but that the general public doesn’t.

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