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The base word of "population" is "populace." Both words refer to the collective group of individuals living in a specific area.
The entire populace of the country was unimpressed with the politician's behaviour.
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Every 4 years, the populace votes in federal elections.
Every 4 years, the populace votes in federal elections.
Populate is the root or base word of population.
populace = noun [treated as sing. or plural] the general public / all the ordinary people of a particular country or area. He had the support of large sections of the local populace. The general populace are opposed to sudden change.
It means it applies to a greater amount of the populace, and does not discriminate against a certain group
The citizens of Dallas are proud of their cosmopolitan populace.
The new laws proved very unpopular with the populace.
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