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lesser mortal

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A person of lower rank, station or ability.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: often

Examples

  • The better-off tend to look upon us as lesser mortals.
  • 1693, William Penn, Reflections and Maxims, no. 262, in A Collection of the Works of William Penn, London, 1726, Volume 1, p. 856, [...] those higher Ranks of Men, are but Trustees of Heaven, for the Benefit of lesser Mortals, who, as Minors, are entituled to all their Care and Provision:

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