profanum vulgus
Latin noun phrase
pro·fa·num vul·gus
| \ prō-ˈfä-nu̇m-ˈvu̇l-gu̇s
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Definition of profanum vulgus
: the common masses — compare odi profanum vulgus et arceo
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“Profanum vulgus.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/profanum%20vulgus. Accessed 19 Aug. 2022.
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