Populace (noun)

The people living in a particular country, area, or community.

Origin:

Derived from latin word 'populus' meaning 'people'.

Examples:

1. The mayor addressed the populace and explained the city's plans for the future.
2. The populace was worried about the rise in crime in the city.
3. The populace was excited to hear the news of the country's first astronaut landing on the moon.
4. The populace participated in the elections with great enthusiasm.
5. The populace was divided on the issue of the proposed tax hike.