the body politic
noun/ðə ˌbɒdi ˈpɒlətɪk/
/ðə ˌbɑːdi ˈpɑːlətɪk/
[singular] (formal)- all the people of a particular nation considered as an organized political group
全体人民，国家（被视为政治集体） - This new policy has touched a nerve in the American body politic.
这项新政策触动了美国政体的神经。 - Freedom of speech is necessary for the health of the body politic.
言论自由是国家实现良性运行所必需的。
- This new policy has touched a nerve in the American body politic.