Definition of Rank and file
the recruited members of a group not including the appointed or elected officers or leaders
Examples of Rank and file in a sentence
Once the rank and file members gathered together in line, the lieutenant and other sergeants conducted their drills. 🔊
A memo was sent by the administrative group of managers and the CEO to the remaining rank and file employees about possible lay-offs of non-managerial staff. 🔊
In the cult, the leaders approached the rank and file members and showed them how little power they had. 🔊
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