the public
Definition of the public
: the people of a country, state, etc. the American public The beach is open to the public. The general public is in favor of the law. Members of the public called for the mayor's resignation.
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: exposed to general view : open
: well-known, prominent
: perceptible, material
: the people as a whole : populace
: a group of people having common interests or characteristics
: the group at which a particular activity or enterprise aims
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