populace

Definitions

The general public or the people living in a particular country or area.

The common people or masses, as distinguished from the elite or ruling class.

Examples

The new policy was met with widespread approval by the general populace.

The king addressed the gathered populace from the balcony of the palace.

Synonyms

general public the masses common people citizens inhabitants community electorate

Antonyms

elite aristocracy ruling class nobility leadership minority the few