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Synonyms and antonyms of The ordinary people or person in American Thesaurus

The ordinary people or person

the people (noun)

ordinary people who are not members of the government or the upper classes

the general public (noun)

ordinary people in society, rather than people who are considered to be important or who belong to a particular group

the little people (noun)

the ordinary people in a society or organization who have no power

the multitude (noun)

formal the ordinary people who have no power or influence

the masses (noun)

ordinary people who are not rich or famous. This word usually shows that you think ordinary people are not important or intelligent

an ordinary/average/regular Joe (spoken)

spoken an ordinary man

Joe Blow (noun)

Americanspoken a name used for referring to a typical ordinary person

civilian (noun)

humorous a term used by famous people, especially actors, to refer to people who are not famous

commoner (noun)

someone who does not belong to a royal or noble family

the hoi polloi (noun)

an insulting word for ordinary people who are not rich or well educated

Jane Doe (noun)

American an average ordinary woman

Joe Schmo (noun)

Americanspoken Joe Blow

John Q. Public (noun)

American a name used for representing normal average people in general

least common denominator (noun)

American the lowest number that can be divided by the bottom numbers of a set of fractions

lowest common denominator (noun)

ordinary people and what interests or entertains them. This expression shows a lack of respect or approval.

lowest common denominator (noun)

British the least common denominator

the man/woman/person /on/in the street ()

an average man/woman/person

mortal (noun)

informal an ordinary person who is not especially successful, intelligent, rich, etc.

pleb (noun)

Britishinformal an insulting word for an ordinary person. This word shows that the speaker thinks ordinary people are not important or intelligent.

the salt of the earth ()

an ordinary person who is respected because they are honest and good

Tom, Dick, and Harry (informal)

informal any or every ordinary person rather than people who you choose or people who can provide what you need