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Polloi

Definition:

The term "polloi" refers to the common people, the masses, or the general population. It is often used to describe the ordinary, average citizens, contrasting them with the elite or higher social classes.

Senses:

Noun:

Sense 1:

A term used to refer to the common people or the masses.

Example sentence: The politician tried to connect with the polloi by speaking their language and addressing their concerns.

Sense 2:

An alternative term for the lower or working classes.

Example sentence: The novel explores the struggles and aspirations of the polloi in a society dominated by the wealthy.

Note:

"Polloi" is a borrowed term from Greek and is usually used in a slightly formal or literary context.

It can be treated as a singular noun, like "the polloi is", or as a plural noun, like "the polloi are".