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regular people

[ˈrɛɡjələr ˈpipəl]
noun phrase
pessoas comuns
1. ordinary individuals without special status, wealth, fame, or professional distinction
Regular people don't usually have access to that kind of luxury.
Pessoas comuns geralmente não têm acesso a esse tipo de luxo.
2. the general population; average members of society
The politician wants to connect with regular people.
O político quer se conectar com as pessoas comuns.
NYC Slang
average joes
Synonyms
ordinary peopleaverage peoplecommon peopleeveryday peoplethe massesfolk
Antonyms
celebritieselitesVIPsthe wealthydignitaries

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pessoas comuns
most standard usage
Brazil
povo comum
alternative form, more colloquial
Brazil
gente comum
informal and very common in spoken Portuguese
Portugal
pessoas ordinárias
preferred in formal contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

salt of the earth
man in the street
just folks
Tom, Dick, and Harry
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