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Meaning & Definition of Populace in English

English

Populace

Pronunciation:

/ˈpɒp.jə.ləs/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

populaces

Meaning 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.