HyperDic: rank_and_file

English > 2 senses of the expression rank and file:
NOUNgrouprank and file, rankthe ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted / enlisted soldiers of an army)
grouprank and filepeople who constitute the main body of any group
English > rank and file: 2 senses > noun 1, group
MeaningThe ordinary members of an organization (such as the enlisted / enlisted soldiers of an army).
Example"the strike was supported by the union rank and file"
Synonymrank
Categorymilitary, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machineThe military forces of a nation
Membersenlisted manA male enlisted person in the armed forces
Broaderforce, personnelgroup of people willing / willing to obey orders
English > rank and file: 2 senses > noun 2, group
MeaningPeople who constitute the main body of any group.
Broaderpeople(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
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