the general public
noun
: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.
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Matt Emma, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025
More disturbing is the lack of attendance from the general public.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
The Enquirer will not accept nominations from the general public.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2025
The warnings mean that the risk of negative health effects from air pollution are increased not only for vulnerable populations but also for the general public.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 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 8 Nov. 2025.
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