This is the 36th most frequent Arabic word.
العامة
"العامة" means "the general public" or "the masses."
Here, 'العامة' refers to 'the public' as a group of people representing the general population.
العامة تجمعوا في الساحة الكبرى.
The public gathered in the main square.
In this phrase, 'العامة' describes the transportation system meant for public use.
المواصلات العامة وسيلة تنقل اقتصادية.
Public transportation is an economical means of travel.
Here, 'العامة' used in 'الحدائق العامة' relates to parks that are accessible to the public.