the general public
noun /ðə ˌdʒenrəl ˈpʌblɪk/
/ðə ˌdʒenrəl ˈpʌblɪk/
[singular + singular or plural verb]- ordinary people who are not members of a particular group or organization
- At that time, the general public was/were not aware of the health risks.
- The exhibition is not open to the general public.