The common man: meaning, definitions and examples
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the common man
[ ðə ˈkɒmən mæn ]
everyday life
A person who represents the typical or average member of society, often viewed in contrast to the elite or privileged.
Synonyms
average person, everyman, ordinary person
Examples of usage
- He was a champion of the common man, fighting for the rights of the working class.
- The politician claimed to understand the struggles of the common man, despite his own wealth.
Translations
Translations of the word "the common man" in other languages:
🇵🇹 o homem comum
🇮🇳 साधारण आदमी
🇩🇪 der gewöhnliche Mann
🇮🇩 orang biasa
🇺🇦 звичайна людина
🇵🇱 zwykły człowiek
🇯🇵 普通の人 (ふつうのひと)
🇫🇷 l'homme ordinaire
🇪🇸 el hombre común
🇹🇷 sıradan insan
🇰🇷 보통 사람 (botong saram)
🇸🇦 الرجل العادي
🇨🇿 obyčejný člověk
🇸🇰 obyčajný človek
🇨🇳 普通人 (pǔtōng rén)
🇸🇮 običajen človek
🇮🇸 venjulegur maður
🇰🇿 қарапайым адам
🇬🇪 ჩვეულებრივი ადამიანი
🇦🇿 adi insan
🇲🇽 el hombre común
Word origin
The term 'common man' has its origins in the late 18th century, during a time of social and political change. It emerged as a way to describe the ordinary person, distinct from the nobility or upper classes. The concept of the common man became central to democratic ideals and movements, emphasizing the importance of the average citizen in society.