the general public

大衆(たいしゅう)	The political word.:“This politician appeals to the general public.” “Public sentiment is against the tax hike.”

公衆(こうしゅう)	Prefix. Used in public toilet, public library, public park, public pay-phone, etc.

民俗(みんぞく)	Folk, as in folk music, folk customs, folksy arts and crafts.

民族(みんぞく)	Ethnic group. For example, Serbians – the people – are 民族, but Serbian wedding dances are 民俗。

庶民(しょみん)	The common people, Joe lunchpail. Everyday, unpretentious.