the many

noun

: the great majority of people
policies that help the privileged few at the expense of the many

Example Sentences

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“The many.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20many. Accessed 9 Jun. 2023.

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