Masses
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmæs.ɪz/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Masses is a noun meaning plural of mass.
Meaning
plural of mass.
More Meanings
- plural of masse
- (generically) People, especially a large number of people; the general population.
- The total population.
- The lower classes or all but the elite.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of mass
Example Sentences
[…] the ignorant masses […]
The masses will be voting this Tuesday.
Dennis: Listen, strange women lyin' in ponds distributin' swords is no basis for a system of government. Supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not from some farcical aquatic ceremony.
The masses were mobilized not only to perform typical activities that are part of agricultural production, but also unusual ones such as killing sparrows and rats that were reportedly competing with humans for food. For instance, in 1958, the people of Tunliu County in Shanxi Province were determined to kill all sparrows and rats within their territory.
Synonyms for masses
Depending on context, synonyms include unwashed, mass, multitude, people.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include people, multitude, popular, population, grassroots, public.
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