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common folk
[ˈkɒmən foʊk]
noun
pl: common folk
povo comum
1.
ordinary people; the general population; people of no special rank or distinction
The common folk gathered in the town square to celebrate the harvest.
O povo comum se reuniu na praça da cidade para celebrar a colheita.
2.
working-class or lower-class people; the masses
The politician claimed to represent the interests of common folk.
O político afirmou representar os interesses do povo comum.
NYC Slang
regular folks, everyday people, regular Joes
Synonyms
ordinary people
masses
working class
the people
commoners
populace
Antonyms
nobility
aristocracy
elite
upper class
gentry
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
povo comum
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
povão
informal, colloquial term
São Paulo
gente comum
alternative common usage
Portugal
povo miúdo
traditional expression for common people
Related Idioms & Phrases
common folk wisdom
among the common folk
common folk saying
salt of the earth
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