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general public

[ jen-er-uhl puhb-lik ]

noun

  1. all or most people, especially those not part of a specified group; ordinary people as opposed to officials, experts, politicians, etc.:

    The books have been warmly received by critics and by the general public.

    This protocol can be adopted by any organization wishing to improve workplace health and safety for employees, customers, and the general public.



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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of general public1

First recorded in 1845–50
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At the end of the 1960s, Gallup found “significantly more opposition to President Richard Nixon’s Vietnam policies” among students at public and private colleges than in “a parallel survey of the U.S. general public: 44 percent vs. 25 percent, respectively.”

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The general public's concerns with his leadership were brought to Schumer directly on Tuesday when the network's Manu Raju asked Schumer if he was bringing the party down.

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Do you grab one of the brand-new releases, like Charles Burnett’s recently restored “Killer of Sheep,” before it’s available to the general public?

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When I think about the problem of a general strike right now, what I think about is the ask unions would make, or what the general public wants.

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Ms Lloyd will receive her new membership certificate at an event at the Circle's London headquarters on Thursday evening, which will feature performances by five magicians and be attended by both members of the society and the general public.

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