English Explanatory Dictionary

enemy of the people

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A political or class opponent of the subgroup in power within a larger group.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-enemy of the people.wav

Word forms

enemy of the people enemies of the people

Etymology

Calque of Latin hostis publicus (compare public enemy).

Related words

enemy of the state
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