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common folk

[ˈkɒmən foʊk]
nounpl: 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 peoplemassesworking classthe peoplecommonerspopulace
Antonyms
nobilityaristocracyeliteupper classgentry

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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