This is the 162nd most frequent Hebrew word.
הציבור
The public.
Here, 'הציבור' refers to the general populace collectively.
הציבור הרחב תמך בהחלטה.
The general public supported the decision.
In this sentence, 'הציבור' represents people as a group addressed by an announcement.
הציבור התבקש להביא תרומות לארגון.
The public was asked to bring donations to the organization.
This usage of 'הציבור' emphasizes diversity within the group defined as the public.