populace, public, world -- (people in general considered as a whole; "he is a hero in the eyes of the public")
public -- (a body of people sharing some common interest; "the reading public")
Overview of adj public
The adj public has 2 senses
public -- (not private; open to or concerning the people as a whole; "the public good"; "public libraries"; "public funds"; "public parks"; "a public scandal"; "public gardens"; "performers and members of royal families are public figures")
public -- (affecting the people or community as a whole; "community leaders"; "community interests"; "the public welfare")
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