the general public

noun

: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.

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This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public. Katie Stockton, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025 The Enquirer will not accept nominations from the general public. Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Oct. 2025 Organizers said they are dedicated to delivering a program that engages a wide and diverse audience of designers, students, businesses and the general public. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 17 Oct. 2025 Unhealthy — some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects. Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for the general public

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“The general public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20general%20public. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.

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