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rank and file Definition

rank and file

noun

  1. the body of soldiers of an army, as distinguished from the officers
  2. the common people, as distinguished from leaders or officials; specif., the ordinary members of a labor union, political party, etc., as opposed to its leaders

rank and file Synonyms

rank and file

n.

  1. Soldiers

    infantry, enlisted personnel, privates; see ranks, soldier, troops.

  2. The common people

    general membership, general public, commonalty, masses; see commoner, member 1, people 3.

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