Definitions
Populace is a noun that refers to the general public or the common people of a particular place.
Example
The government's policies were unpopular with the populace.
Example
The leader promised to listen to the concerns of the populace.
Populous is an adjective that describes a place that has a large population or is heavily populated.
Example
Tokyo is one of the most populous cities in the world.
Example
The country's most populous region is the capital city.
Tips To Remember the Differences
Here are a few tips to easily distinguish the difference between these words while keeping in mind the description we've provided:
- To remember the difference, think of populace as referring to people as a group or community, while populous refers to a place that has a lot of people. - You could also associate populace with 'people' and populous with 'place'.
Remember this!
Remember, populace refers to the people of a place, while populous describes a place with a large population.
