Expression "the common people"

Ladie · #1 (permalink) Sat Apr 19, 2008 17:35 pm *Expression "the common people"*

Should I use a definite article when talking about common people in opposition to the gentry in situations like " The common people were fobidden to participate in certain sports"? Thank you. Ladie

Jamie (K) · #2 (permalink) Sat Apr 19, 2008 17:44 pm *Expression "the common people"*

Yes, you need the article in that usage.

Arshad07 · #3 (permalink) Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:57 am *Expression "the common people"*

The reason for the use of a definete article , is that use refer to " Common People" as a class.

Arshad07 · #4 (permalink) Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:58 am *Expression "the common people"*

The reason for the use of a definite article , is that you refer to " common people" as class.

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