the general public
noun/ðə ˌdʒenrəl ˈpʌblɪk/
/ðə ˌdʒenrəl ˈpʌblɪk/
[singular + singular or plural verb]- ordinary people who are not members of a particular group or organization
- At that time, the general public was/were not aware of the health risks.
- The exhibition is not open to the general public.
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