as in public
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
"I pay no attention to the opinions of the hoi polloi," the writer sniffed
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Recent Examples of hoi polloi
Food for the hoi polloi is more appropriately priced.
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 May 2024
First, at a private terminal at a commercial airport such as LCY, the handling agent will escort you from the plane and whisk you away from the hordes of hoi polloi.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Opting for off-list treats such as eel was a lavish gesture that telegraphed a sense of superiority and disdain for the hoi polloi.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for the hoi polloi.
—Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2010
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David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 May 2024
First, at a private terminal at a commercial airport such as LCY, the handling agent will escort you from the plane and whisk you away from the hordes of hoi polloi.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 11 Apr. 2024
Opting for off-list treats such as eel was a lavish gesture that telegraphed a sense of superiority and disdain for the hoi polloi.
—The Editors, Robb Report, 28 Mar. 2024
Tickets are $3 for students and $5 for the hoi polloi.
—Phil Plait, Discover Magazine, 5 Nov. 2010
See all Example Sentences for hoi polloi
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“Hoi polloi.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hoi%20polloi. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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