Populace — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈpä-pyə-ləs/ pop·u·lace

Meaning & Definition of Populace

Populace (noun)

  1. the common people, masses
  2. population

Populace (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the body of the community as contrasted with the elite

    "high officials awkwardly mingling with the general populace"

    similar: commoners, commons, crowd, herd, hoi polloi, mass, millions, mob, multitude, people, plebeians, plebs, public, rank and file
    related: cattle, proletariat, rabble, rabblement, ragtag and bobtail, riffraff, rout, scum, tag, rag, and bobtail, trash, unwashed, bourgeoisie, middle class
    opposite: A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, elect, elite, fat, flower, pick, pink, pride, upper crust
    near: gentility, gentlefolk, gentry, haute monde, nobility, patriciate, peerage, quality, royalty, society

Related Entry: (the) populace (noun)

(the) populace is a different word from Populace. The synonyms below are for (the) populace, not for populace.

  1. as in (the) public, (the) people

    similar: commoners, (the) crowd, (the) masses, peasantry, peonage, (the) people, plebeians, plebs, (the) public, rank and file, proletarians, proletariat, bourgeoisie, middle class, working class, dregs, (the) herd, (the) mob, rabble, rabblement, riffraff, scum, trash
    opposite: aristocracy, elite, gentility, gentlefolk, gentry, nobility, patriciate, quality, upper class, upper crust, A-list, beau monde, beautiful people, café society, Four Hundred, glitterati, haut monde, jet set, society, carriage trade, plutocracy

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Populace

The most common words with a similar meaning to Populace:

commoners, commons, crowd, herd, hoi polloi, mass, millions, mob, multitude, people, plebeians, plebs, public, rank and file

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Populace

Words with the opposite meaning of Populace:

A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, elect, elite, fat, flower, pick, pink, pride, upper crust

Related Words for Populace

cattle, proletariat, rabble, rabblement, ragtag and bobtail, riffraff, rout, scum, tag, rag, and bobtail, trash, unwashed, bourgeoisie, middle class

Near Antonyms of Populace

gentility, gentlefolk, gentry, haute monde, nobility, patriciate, peerage, quality, royalty, society

Origin & Etymology of Populace

borrowed from Middle French, "mob, rabble," borrowed from Italian popolazzo, popolaccio "the common people, the masses, rabble, mob," from popolo people:1 + -azzo, -accio, augmentative and pejorative suffix, going back to Latin -āceus -aceous

First known use: 1572

Frequently Asked Questions about Populace

What does "Populace" mean?

"Populace" means the common people, masses. As a noun, it is defined as: the common people, masses.

What is another word for "Populace"?

Other words for "Populace" include commoners, commons, crowd, herd, hoi polloi, mass, millions and mob. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Populace" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Populace"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Populace". Common alternatives include commoners, commons, crowd, herd, hoi polloi, mass, millions, mob, multitude and people.

What is the opposite of "Populace"?

Antonyms of "Populace" include A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, elect and elite. Near antonyms include gentility, gentlefolk, gentry and haute monde.

How do you use "Populace" in a sentence?

Examples of "Populace" in a sentence: "high officials awkwardly mingling with the general populace".

Is "Populace" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Populace" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Populace"?

"Populace" is pronounced /ˈpä-pyə-ləs/ and divided into syllables as pop·u·lace.

What is the origin of the word "Populace"?

"Populace" comes from borrowed from Middle French, "mob, rabble," borrowed from Italian popolazzo, popolaccio "the common people, the masses, rabble, mob," from popolo people:1 + -azzo, -accio, augmentative and pejorative suffix, going back to Latin -āceus -aceous. First known use: 1572.