rank and file
The term "rank and file" originates from military terminology but is widely used to describe the non-leadership members of various groups and organizations.
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Definition
C1Military
(technical)Enlisted personnel in the armed forces, excluding officers.
Example
- The rank and file were given new orders for the mission.
B2Organization
(idiomatic)Ordinary members of a group or organization, as opposed to its leaders.
Example
- The rank and file employees are crucial to the company's success.