Multiple choice

Direction: Select the most appropriate meaning of the given foreign expression.

Hoi polloi

  1. hither thither

  2. the common man

  3. the masses

  4. hue and cry
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Hoi polloi is a Greek phrase meaning 'the many' or 'the masses.' It refers to the common people, the general public, or the majority in a somewhat dismissive context. Option C 'the masses' is the most accurate definition, distinguishing it from directional phrases (A), singular common person (B), or public outcry (D).

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