the general public
noun
: all the people of an area, country, etc.
The park is open to the general public.
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Unhealthy—Some members of the general public may experience health effects; members of sensitive groups may experience more serious health effects.
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Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
The Enquirer will not accept nominations from the general public.
—Caroline Ritzie, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Oct. 2025
This document is intended for CNBC Pro subscribers only and is not for distribution to the general public.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Oct. 2025
But once the general public entered, Guzman says, the energy shifted.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 2 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 9 Oct. 2025.
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