noun
government and people; the court and the common people; the entire nation
Refers to both the ruling class (court/government) and the general populace, or by extension the whole country. Often used in political or historical contexts.
朝野の意見を聞く必要がある。
It is necessary to hear the opinions of both the government and the people.
その問題は朝野を挙げての議論となった。
The issue became a debate involving the entire nation.