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everyman

/ˈɛv.ri.mæn/

everymannoun

everymen

/ˈɛv.ri.mæn/

Translations

обыватель

The story is about an everyman who faces extraordinary challenges.

История о том, как обыватель сталкивается с необычайными трудностями.

человек

The film portrays the struggles of an everyman in a complex world.

Фильм изображает борьбу человека в сложном мире.

Additional translations

каждый

всякий

Definitions

An ordinary or typical human being, often used to represent the common person.

In the novel, the protagonist is portrayed as an everyman, facing challenges that resonate with the average reader.

A stock character in drama or literature who represents humanity in general, often facing moral choices on behalf of all people.

The playwright introduced an everyman confronted by temptations and doubts common to us all.

Synonyms

ordinary person

common man

Joe Public

typical person

average person

everymanadjective

more everyman

Comp.

most everyman

Super.

/ˈɛv.ri.mæn/

Used attributively before another noun to describe ordinary or relatable qualities (e.g., "his everyman charm").

Definitions

Characteristic of or appealing to the ordinary person; relatable.

His everyman appeal resonated with audiences from all walks of life.

Synonyms

everymanproper noun

Definitions

A late-15th-century English morality play in which the protagonist, Everyman, is summoned by Death to give an account of his life.

We analysed Everyman in our medieval drama seminar.