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noun
An ordinary member of the general public, especially one who lacks special expertise.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Synonyms: man in the street, man on the Clapham omnibus, Joe Average, John Q. Public, layman, everyman
Antonyms: none provided
History
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Across languages
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
