Phrase guide

general population

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The general public.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • Meronyms: subsubpopulation < subpopulation < population

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: the masses

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The main body of inmates in a prison, excluding those being detained in solitary confinement, protective custody, a medical wing or on death row.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: genpop, mainline

Antonyms: none provided

History

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Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 監獄總人口 /监狱总人口 (jiānyù zǒngrénkǒu) — main body of inmates in a prison
  • Finnish: tavalliset vangit — main body of inmates in a prison