Pronunciation: /ˈpɑpjələs/
noun the general public; the population
A1 The populace of the small town gathered in the square for the annual festival.
A2 The local government is working to improve the lives of the populace by investing in education and healthcare.
B1 The growing discontent among the populace led to protests in the capital city.
B2 The politician promised to address the concerns of the populace in their campaign speech.
C1 The government's policies have had a significant impact on the populace's standard of living.
C2 The attitudes and beliefs of the populace are influenced by a variety of factors including culture and media.
formal The government implemented new policies to address the concerns of the populace.
informal The local populace is not happy with the recent changes in the neighborhood.
slang The young populace is totally obsessed with that new TV show.
figurative The artist's work spoke to the inner turmoil of the human populace.
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