CEFR B1

masses

noun

Meaning

A large group of people, especially ordinary people, rather than the leaders or wealthy.

Examples

The government needs to listen to the concerns of the masses.
The novel depicted the struggles of the working masses during the industrial revolution.

Synonyms: crowd, multitude, populace, hoi polloi

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masses (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈmæsɪz/

Definition

A large group of people, especially ordinary people, rather than the leaders or wealthy.

Examples

The government needs to listen to the concerns of the masses.
The novel depicted the struggles of the working masses during the industrial revolution.
Protests erupted as the masses took to the streets to demand change.

How to Use masses

masses of (prepositional phrase): A large amount or number of something. — "There were masses of flowers in the garden."

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