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hoi polloi
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Synonyms & Antonyms of hoi polloi
- "I pay no attention to the opinions of the hoi polloi," the writer sniffed
Synonyms for hoi polloi
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Near Antonyms for hoi polloi
- gentility,
- gentlefolk
- (also gentlefolks),
- gentry,
- haute monde,
- nobility,
- patriciate,
- peerage,
- quality,
- royalty,
- society
Antonyms for hoi polloi
- A-list,
- aristocracy,
- best,
- choice,
- corps d'elite,
- cream,
- elect,
- elite,
- fat,
- flower,
- pick,
- pink,
- pride,
- upper crust
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The first known use of hoi polloi was in 1837
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