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Synonyms & Antonyms of rank and file
the body of the community as contrasted with the elite
- the chosen few might have the opportunity for a trip in the space shuttle, but it will be a while before the rank and file are taking space trips
Synonyms for rank and file
Words Related to rank and file
Near Antonyms for rank and file
- gentility,
- gentlefolk
- (also gentlefolks),
- gentry,
- haute monde,
- nobility,
- patriciate,
- peerage,
- quality,
- royalty,
- society
Antonyms for rank and file
- A-list,
- aristocracy,
- best,
- choice,
- corps d'elite,
- cream,
- elect,
- elite,
- fat,
- flower,
- pick,
- pink,
- pride,
- upper crust
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“Rank and file.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rank%20and%20file. Accessed 6 Oct. 2022.
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The first known use of rank and file was in 1598
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