man of the people

noun phrase

: someone who understands or who is like ordinary people who do not have special power or privileges

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Horton’s slimy champagne socialism may be a straightforward satirical target, but Monk turns out to be a pretty self-serving man of the people; one way or another, as Mrs. Tidwell bitterly notes, the servant class can never emerge triumphant. —Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Sep. 2023

Sixto Rodriguez was celebrated Saturday as a pure artistic soul and man of the people who deeply valued his life as a Detroiter. —Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 12 Aug. 2023