the people
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ordinary people who are not members of the government or the upper classes
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ordinary people in society, rather than people who are considered to be important or who belong to a particular group: can be followed by a singular or plural verb
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the ordinary people in a community, country, society, or organization rather than its leaders
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ordinary people who are not rich or famous. This word usually shows that you think ordinary people are not important or intelligent
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ordinary people and what interests or entertains them. This expression shows a lack of respect or approval.
an average man/woman/person
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