populace
Translation
populace, the public, the people
Examples
The government must listen to the populace.
The government must listen to the populace.
Grammar Patterns
the populace the ordinary people who live in a particular country or area The new law angered the populace.
Similar Words
Synonyms: the public, the masses, the common people
Etymology
From Latin 'populus' meaning 'people'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'population', but with a focus on the ordinary people or the masses.