the lowest common denominator



the lowest common denominator

the large number of people in society who will accept low-quality products and entertainment The problem with so much television is that it aims at the lowest common denominator.
See also: common, low

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
SzabinaSAW-bee-nawHungarian
Hadrianus-Ancient Roman
Nina (3)-Native American, Quechua
Shona['ʃəuna:]
Maram-Arabic
Furaha-Eastern African, Swahili