Word of the Day: Hoi Polloi

Can you pronounce hoi Polloi?

Sunday, February 4, 2024

noun 1. The masses; the common people. "Will you be joining me and the hoi polloi at the parade?" "I expect the hoi polloi to gather en masse for the rally." "The tailgate party will be jam packed with the hoi polloi." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Greek, mid-17th century If you thought "hoi polloi" was a synonym for "the upper class," you would be in company with many people who have swapped the true meaning of this term over time. It translates directly from Greek, with "hoi" meaning "the" and "polloi" meaning "many." ... Continue Reading Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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