the general public
noun
: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.
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The festival is open to creators, innovators, students, professionals and the general public.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The works are mostly hung in the tribal offices and not on display to the general public, said Rockwell Wagner, David’s younger brother who oversees sales and exhibitions of his artwork.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Today, January 6, 2026, The Fort Worth Police Department became aware of a video circulating on social media that contained threats directed toward the general public within our city.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
These were the last such federal stimulus payments agreed upon and issued by the government to the general public.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Jan. 2026
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 7 Jan. 2026
The works are mostly hung in the tribal offices and not on display to the general public, said Rockwell Wagner, David’s younger brother who oversees sales and exhibitions of his artwork.
—Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 7 Jan. 2026
Today, January 6, 2026, The Fort Worth Police Department became aware of a video circulating on social media that contained threats directed toward the general public within our city.
—Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2026
These were the last such federal stimulus payments agreed upon and issued by the government to the general public.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Jan. 2026
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“The general public.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20general%20public. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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