Common People (Noun)
Meaning
People in general (often used in the plural); "they're just country folk"; "folks around here drink moonshine"; "the common people determine the group character and preserve its customs from one generation to the next".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The government's policies have neglected the common people and catered to the wealthy elite.
- She felt more at ease among the common people of the village than among the aristocrats of the city.
- The common people of the land have been oppressed by the ruling class for centuries.
- In a democracy, the common people have the power to elect their leaders and hold them accountable.
- The common people are often the most resilient and resourceful in the face of adversity.