great unwashed
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The common people, especially those considered unrefined or uncultured
những người dân thường, đặc biệt là những người được coi là thô lỗ hoặc thiếu văn hóa
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Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “great unwashed” mean?
The common people, especially those considered unrefined or uncultured Literally: people who do not wash regularly
Is “great unwashed” formal or informal?
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