everyman

noun
UK: /ˈevriˌmæn/
US: /ˈevriˌmæn/

  1. A normal person with no special qualities, who is easy to understand and relate to.

    1. The play tells a story about the struggles of the everyman.
    2. He is trying to portray himself as an everyman, someone we can all trust.

  2. A typical or ordinary person; a representative of the common person.

    1. The hero was presented as an everyman in the movie.
    2. The artist's goal was to create art that would appeal to the everyman, not just the elite.

Synonyms

common man man in the street

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "everyman" in English means: A normal person with no special qualities, who is easy to understand and relate to., A typical or ordinary person; a representative of the common person..

The phonetic transcription of "everyman" is /ˈevriˌmæn/ in British English and /ˈevriˌmæn/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "everyman": common man, man in the street.

Example usage of "everyman": "The play tells a story about the struggles of the everyman.". More examples on the page.