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ordinary persons

[/ˈɔːrdəneri ˈpɜːrsənz/]
nounpl: ordinary persons
pessoas comuns
1. People of average or common status, without special rank, power, or distinction
Ordinary persons should have equal access to education and healthcare.
Pessoas comuns devem ter acesso igualitário à educação e saúde.
2. Individuals without exceptional abilities, talents, or notable characteristics
The law applies equally to ordinary persons and public officials.
A lei se aplica igualmente a pessoas comuns e autoridades públicas.
Synonyms
common peopleaverage personsregular peoplelay personseveryday people
Antonyms
extraordinary personsdistinguished personscelebritiesnotable figuresexceptional individuals

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas comuns
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
pessoas comuns/gente comum
Gente comum is also commonly used colloquially
São Paulo
pessoas comuns
Formal and standard usage
Portugal
pessoas ordinárias/simples
Both expressions used; simples more colloquial

Related Idioms & Phrases

ordinary persons off the street
person on the street
man/woman in the street
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