polloi Definition
- 1the common people; the masses
- 2people who are not wealthy or privileged
Using polloi: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "polloi" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The event was attended by both the elite and the polloi.
Example
The politician promised to represent the interests of the polloi.
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The company's products were designed for the polloi, not the wealthy.
polloi Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for polloi
- populace
- masses
- commoners
- plebeians
Antonyms for polloi
Phrases with polloi
Example
The vox populi was clear in its support for the candidate.
a person who is seen as being in touch with and sympathetic to the ordinary people
Example
The politician presented himself as a man of the people, campaigning on issues that affected the polloi.
a derogatory term for the common people, especially those who are considered to be ignorant or uncultured
Example
The aristocrats looked down on the plebs, considering them to be inferior.
Origins of polloi
from Greek 'ho polloi', meaning 'the many'
Summary: polloi in Brief
'Polloi' [puh-loi] refers to the common people or masses, particularly those who are not wealthy or privileged. It is often used in contrast to the elite or aristocracy, as in 'The event was attended by both the elite and the polloi.' Other phrases include 'vox populi,' meaning popular opinion, and 'man of the people,' referring to someone who is sympathetic to the polloi.
