General Public

Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛnərəl ˈpʌblɪk/

Definitions of general public

noun refers to a group of people who are not distinguished by any specific characteristics, but rather are considered as a whole

Example Sentences

A1 The general public is invited to attend the free concert in the park.

A2 The museum is open to the general public on weekends.

B1 The general public is welcome to participate in the survey to provide feedback.

B2 The new safety regulations will be explained to the general public at the town hall meeting.

C1 The general public's opinion on the matter will be taken into consideration during the decision-making process.

C2 The general public's awareness of environmental issues has been increasing in recent years.

Examples of general public in a Sentence

formal The information session is open to the general public.

informal Anyone can attend the event, it's for the general public.

slang This store is for the general public, so feel free to browse around.

figurative The artist's work is accessible to the general public, making it popular among all audiences.

Grammatical Forms of general public

• past tense: addressed
• plural: general publics
• comparative: more general
• superlative: most general
• present tense: addresses
• future tense: will address
• perfect tense: has addressed
• continuous tense: is addressing
• singular: general public
• positive degree: general
• infinitive: to address
• gerund: addressing
• participle: addressed

Origin and Evolution of general public

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'general public' originated from the Latin word 'publicus', which means 'of the people'. It evolved through Old French and Middle English before taking its current form.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the common people or the population as a whole, the term 'general public' has come to signify the majority of people in a society who are not part of a specific group or organization. Its usage has become widespread in modern times with the rise of mass media and communication.