the common people
Definitions
The ordinary or average members of a society, excluding those of high social rank or wealth.
The general public or the masses of a population.
Examples
The new policy was designed to improve the quality of life for the common people.
Throughout history, the common people have often been the driving force behind significant social change.
Synonyms
the masses the general public the rank and file the proletariat the citizenry the populace
Antonyms
the elite the aristocracy the ruling class the nobility the upper crust the gentry