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general publicordinary people in society, especially those who are not part of a particular profession or group

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: ordinary people in society, especially those who are not part of a particular profession or group

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdʒenərəl ˈpʌblɪk/

Korean meaning: 일반 대중, 보통 사람들 (특정 전문직이나 집단에 속하지 않은)

Korean pronunciation: **제**너럴 **퍼**블릭

Example Sentences

  • The celebrity chef's secret recipe was finally revealed to the general public, causing a kitchen revolution worldwide.
  • The government needs to educate the general public about cybersecurity risks.
  • The scientist tried to explain quantum physics to the general public using dancing cats as examples.

general public

NOUN

//ˈdʒenərəl ˈpʌblɪk//

ordinary people in society, especially those who are not part of a particular profession or group

general public concept
💡 Concept

ordinary people in society, especially those who are not part of a particular profession or group

general public rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

The general public fills the republic, while elites meet in nonpublic halls

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈdʒenərəl ˈpʌblɪk/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈdʒenərəl ˈpʌblɪk/

🌳Etymology

Rootgeneral + public

Origin

General은 라틴어 generalis(전체의, 보편적인)에서 왔고, public은 라틴어 publicus(사람들의, 공공의)에서 유래했습니다. 두 단어가 합쳐져 '모든 보통 사람들'이라는 의미가 되었습니다.

🎵Rhyme

republicnonpublic
republic
nonpublic

🔗Collocations

open to the general public
general public's opinion
inform the general public
general public awareness
protect the general public
general public interest

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The celebrity chef's secret recipe was finally revealed to the general public, causing a kitchen revolution worldwide.

The government needs to educate the general public about cybersecurity risks.

😄 Fun example

The scientist tried to explain quantum physics to the general public using dancing cats as examples.

The art gallery is free and accessible to the general public on weekends.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

ordinary peoplecommon peoplethe massescitizenrypopulation

Antonyms

elitespecialistsexperts

Related

public opinionpublic sectorcivil societycommunity

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