formal
: the people who live in a country or area
The populace has suffered greatly.
a diverse/educated populace
the general populace [=the ordinary or common people]
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“Populace.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/populace. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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