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

After The Specials broke up in 1981, Panter used the bass with new wave super group General Public, who had a US hit in 1984 with Tenderness.

From BBC

The Justice Department agrees and wants to participate in the litigation because “the United States Attorney General has reviewed this action and determined it is a case of general public importance,” according to the court petition filed Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times

He argued the general public, not central government, was best placed to reinvest and revive the economy as a direct result of having more take-home pay than before.

From BBC

What Compass is running is a private presale for preferred clients before opening the doors to the general public.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Folks who will get a large inheritance are not the norm,” said Christopher Mallon, an adviser in Sturbridge, Mass. “About 80% of the general public will not get a great windfall from the Great Wealth Transfer.”

From MarketWatch

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