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English
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA: /ˈpɒpjʊləs/, SAMPA: /"pQpjUl@s/
- (US) enPR: päpʹyə-ləs, IPA: /ˈpɑpjələs/, SAMPA: /"pApj@l@s/
Homophones
Noun
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Singular populace |
Plural uncountable |
populace (uncountable)
- The common people of a nation.
- The populace despised their ignorant leader.
- The inhabitants of a nation.
Usage notes
- Do not confuse populace (a noun) with populous (an adjective).
Synonyms
- (common people of a nation): common people, hoi polloi, masses, people, rabble, riff-raff
- (inhabitants of a nation): inhabitants, population
Czech
Pronunciation
Noun
populace f.
Derived terms
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