Where does “hoi polloi” come from?
hoi polloi (English) comes from Ancient Greek οἱ πολλοί — the many.
hoi polloi (English): The common people; the masses; The elite
Definitions
- The common people; the masses; The elite
Ancestry of “hoi polloi”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Ancient Greek | οἱ πολλοί | the many |