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populace

Syllabification: (pop·u·lace)
Pronunciation: /ˈpäpyələs/

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Definition of populace

noun

[treated as singular or plural]
  • the people living in a particular country or area:the party misjudged the mood of the populace

Origin:

late 16th century: from French, from Italian popolaccio 'common people', from popolo 'people' + the pejorative suffix -accio

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