What is a synonym for public?

Here are some synonyms for "public", depending on the context:

General:

* Common

* General

* Universal

* Collective

* Communal

* Open

* Accessible

For people:

* People

* Citizens

* Society

* Community

* Masses

For things:

* Open to the public

* Publicly available

* Common knowledge

More specific:

* Known (for information)

* Widespread (for influence)

* Published (for information)

* Official (for documents)

* Published (for books)

The best synonym will depend on the specific situation and what you are trying to convey.