the general public
noun
: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The Enquirer will not accept nominations from the general public.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 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, 10 Nov. 2025
This is also a good day to interact with groups and organizations because your skill at dealing with members of the general public is tops.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2025
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 10 Nov. 2025
The Enquirer will not accept nominations from the general public.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 10 Nov. 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, 10 Nov. 2025
This is also a good day to interact with groups and organizations because your skill at dealing with members of the general public is tops.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 8 Nov. 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 15 Nov. 2025.
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