the unwashed masses



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the unwashed masses

The broader general public, especially those of the lower and lower-middle classes. The film didn't cause too great a stir with the unwashed masses, but it has been considered a milestone in cinematic achievement among film critics. The world of the super-rich is one that we among the unwashed masses can't even begin to understand.
See also: masse, unwashed

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Mladenka-Croatian, Serbian
Eleutherius-Late Greek (Latinized)
Theodosios-Ancient Greek
MÁTÉMAH-tayHungarian
Maree-English (Rare)
Ernesta-Italian, Lithuanian