a man of the people

noun phrase

: a man (such as a politician) who understands and is liked by ordinary people

Examples of a man of the people in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although his party is known for its pro-Russian and anti-immigration positions and other radical stances, Siegmund has avoided making extreme statements and presents himself as a man of the people. — Geir Moulson, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026

Farage will hope the by-election will return him to parliament all but unopposed, his mandate renewed and his image as a man of the people capable of taking on the system, more Teflon-coated than ever. — Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 8 July 2026

Speaking of being a man of the people, look at A-Rod last night at Madison Square Garden seemingly jumping on the Knicks bandwagon. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026

He was considered a man of the people, which is why murals, created in unassuming local spaces, seemed especially fitting. — Arts Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026

Rhymes for a man of the people

• businesspeople
• craftspeople
• laypeople
• salespeople
• townspeople
• tradespeople
• workpeople
• steeple