Definition

Noun: - The ordinary person; the typical or average human being: "Everyman" refers to a character or concept representing the common, average person in society, often used to explore universal human experiences, qualities, or dilemmas. It emphasizes traits shared by most people.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The protagonist in that novel is an everyman, facing problems any of us might encounter.
  • The politician tried to present himself as an everyman who understood the struggles of ordinary citizens.

Advanced Usage

• "An everyman's [noun]": Used to describe something accessible, relatable, or appealing to the average person.
  • He wrote an everyman's guide to personal finance.
• As a symbolic archetype: In literature and drama, "Everyman" (often capitalized) can refer specifically to a symbolic character representing all humanity.
  • The medieval morality play "Everyman" is an allegory about life and death.

Variants and Related Words

• Everywoman (noun): The female counterpart representing the ordinary or average woman.
  • The film's heroine was written as an everywoman.

Synonyms

• Common man
• Average Joe
• Man in the street

Related Idioms

• Everyman's land: A situation or issue that concerns or affects everyone. (Note: This is a less common, conceptual use).
  • Climate change is everyman's land; we all have a stake in it.

Noun

1. the ordinary person