noun
general public; society at large
Refers to the wider community or the public sphere, often contrasted with specialized groups or private life.
その事件は一般社会に大きな衝撃を与えた。
The incident had a major impact on the general public.
社会 is a broader term for 'society' in general, while 一般社会 specifically emphasizes the general public or mainstream society.
Compound of 一般 (general) and 社会 (society).