Everyman Meaning in English

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Definition

An 'everyman' is an ordinary or typical person, representing the average person rather than someone special or famous.

Usage & Nuances

Most often used in literature, film, and discussions about society; 'everyman' usually refers to a male but can apply to any typical person. Not commonly used in formal speech; in modern contexts, can also be gender-neutral.

• Spanish: hombre común - persona común
• Portuguese (BR): homem comum - pessoa comum
• Portuguese (PT): homem comum - pessoa comum
• Chinese (Simplified): 普通人 - 平凡人
• Chinese (Traditional): 普通人 - 平凡人
• Hindi: आम आदमी
• Arabic: الرجل العادي - الشخص العادي
• Bengali: সাধারণ মানুষ - প্রতিদিনের লোক
• Russian: обычный человек - каждый
• Japanese: 一般人 - 平凡な人
• Vietnamese: người bình thường - người đại diện cho số đông
• Korean: 평범한 사람 - 보통 사람
• Turkish: herkesin adamı - sıradan insan
• Urdu: عام آدمی - عام شخص
• Indonesian: orang biasa - orang awam

Example Sentences

In interviews, politicians often try to appear as an everyman to win trust.

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You don't need superpowers; being an everyman can be heroic too.

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He is an everyman in the story, facing normal problems.

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The movie's main character is an everyman everyone can relate to.

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An everyman usually represents the public in stories.

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He's the kind of everyman who just wants a quiet life, nothing fancy.

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