Definition of Hoi polloi

a Greek saying that is used by the wealthy to refer to common people

Examples of Hoi polloi in a sentence

The city’s officials allow the ultra-wealthy, but not the hoi polloi inside their homes.  🔊

Considered the hoi polloi, the commoners were not allowed to enter into the castle without special reasoning.  🔊

The history teacher taught the students about the hoi polloi of Greece and how these everyday people differed from the elite.  🔊

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