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POPULACE

\pˈɒpjʊlˌe͡ɪs], \pˈɒpjʊlˌe‍ɪs], \p_ˈɒ_p_j_ʊ_l_ˌeɪ_s]\

Definitions of POPULACE

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The body of the common people; the masses.

1919 - The Concise Standard Dictionary of the English Language
By James Champlin Fernald

The common people; the multitude; the mob.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. [Latin] The common people; the vulgar; the multitude; all persons not distinguished by rank, education, office, or profession; mob; commonalty.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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