populace

American  

[pop-yuh-luhs] / ˈpɒp yə ləs /

noun

1. the common people of a community, nation, etc., as distinguished from the higher classes.

2. all the inhabitants of a place; population.

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populace British  

/ ˈpɒpjʊləs /

noun

1. the inhabitants of an area

2. the common people; masses

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Etymology

Origin of populace

1565–75; < French < Italian popolaccio, equivalent to popol ( o ) people + -accio pejorative suffix

Example Sentences

If Kazin had any say, food security for the populace would be the priority.

From MarketWatch

It emerges, historically, when a sufficient mass of the populace has become terrified into unreason and ceded control into the hands of the evil but assured.

From The Wall Street Journal

The city’s wealthy populace could also be among the first to pay for the service.

From Los Angeles Times

Taub is a true believer in the democratic process, and in the power of a unified populace to effect real and lasting change.

From Los Angeles Times

Top traders are generally no happier than the general populace, he says, citing data from various studies.

From The Wall Street Journal