Generally, this rule is observed.
We will hold an information session for the general public.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
ordinary; average; common; non-celebrity
Describes something typical, not special or exceptional. Antonym: 特殊 (special). The 'non-celebrity' gloss is used for ordinary people as opposed to famous figures.
Antonyms: 特殊
He is an ordinary office worker.
Ordinary people cannot enter.
noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun
Archaic use meaning 'just like' or 'as if'. Found in classical or literary texts; not used in modern everyday Japanese.
In classical texts, 一般に can be used to mean 'as if'.
It is generally believed that smoking is bad for your health.
Ordinary people don't have much interest in that news.
That museum will be opened to the public starting next month.
It's necessary to distinguish the general from the special.
一般 refers to the general public or ordinary people in a broad sense, close to 大方's meaning of 'people in general', but 一般 is more neutral and common in formal writing.
general; common; typical; popular
general practitioner; GP
generic name; common name
regular customer; general audience; general public
general admission seat; unreserved seat
general expression; general formula
generality; universality
general law
general newspaper; non-specialist press; lay publication · standard paper; common paper