Meaning & Definition of Populace in English
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Populace
Pronunciation:
/ˈpɒp.jə.ləs/Part of Speech:
nounPlural:
populacesMeaning and Definition of Populace
1. Primary Definition
The common people of a society; the general public.
2. Detailed Definitions
Definition: The total number of people inhabiting a particular area or country.
Example Sentence: The populace of the city has increased due to migration.
Definition: The people living in a particular country or region.
Example Sentence: The populace is concerned about the new policies being implemented.
Definition: The common people as opposed to the elite.
Example Sentence: The protest was reminiscent of a time when the populace demanded change.
Etymology
Origin: Derived from the Latin word 'populus' meaning 'people.'
Synonyms
public | community | citizens | inhabitants | society
Common Phrases and Expressions
- common populace: The general public or majority of people in a society.
- general populace: Refers to the entire population of a given area.
- populace at large: The greater public or the large segment of the population.
Translations
- Spanish: población
- French: population
- German: Bevölkerung
- Russian: население
Related Words
- population: The total number of inhabitants in a specific area or country.
- public: The aggregate of people in a society.
- civilian: A person not in the armed services or the police force.
Slang Meanings of populace
Meaning: The masses
Example Sentence: The decision was made without consulting the masses.
Meaning: The crowd
Example Sentence: The crowd was not happy with the new regulations.