| Word | hoi polloi |
|---|---|
| Definition | n. (derogatory) The masses, the common people. |
| Sentence | ...and after a preliminary trial in the palace gardens before an audience of slaves and hoi polloi [Nero] made a public appearance at the Circus Maximus. |
| Source | Suetonius, The Twelve Caesars, Nero, p. 218 |
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