"unwashed masses" meaning in All languages combined

See unwashed masses on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Audio: En-au-unwashed masses.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{en-noun|p}} unwashed masses pl (plural only)
  1. (derogatory) The collective group of people who are considered to be uneducated, uninformed, or in some other way unqualified for inclusion in the speaker's elite circles. Tags: derogatory, plural, plural-only Categories (topical): People Synonyms: commonalty

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