ordinary
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2.0
- noun
- /ˈɔrdəˌnɛri/
:
persona común
- The bankers were bailed out, but ordinary people paid the bill.
Examples
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So in effect, you know, how do ordinary people approach politics?
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He can't actually deal with life the way that ordinary people do.
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But anyway, but see, these are ordinary people having fun.
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I like the trees and the ordinary people around them.
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We exist to give ordinary people control over their information.
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The objective is a greater life for the ordinary man or woman.
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Whoever was listening got to hear ordinary people say things they really felt.
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And the people who were defending themselves were ordinary decent people.
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And that is the reason why ordinary people can't spend it.
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In her book, she shared stories about ordinary people who made a difference.
Synonyms
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1.8
A regular man with no special skills or fame
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5.3
An ordinary person with no special powers or status
Idioms
Compounds
- Formal
1
3.8
The level of attention and caution a reasonable person shows in similar situations to avoid harm
- Archaic
A two-wheeled vehicle with a very large front wheel and a much smaller rear wheel
- Specialized
A plan that gives a fixed amount and has level yearly payments for life
A form of stock giving part of profits and voting rights but no priority for dividends or assets
- Specialized
A series of equal payments made at the end of each period for a set time
How Fashionable
- Offensive
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9.9
- UK
- Informal
9
4.9
- Archaic
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8.2
29
2.4
5
2.0
13
5.1
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ordinary as a noun also comes from Latin ordo meaning 'order' and was used for the usual, common person. So an ordinary is someone or something that is not special or remarkable.