🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

साधारण सदस्य

Pronunciation / Transliteration: sadharan sadasya

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Rank-and-file/ˌræŋk.ənˈfaɪl/
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"पार्टी के साधारण सदस्यों ने नए नेतृत्व का स्वागत किया।"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The ordinary members of an organization, society, or workforce, excluding the leaders or officers.

    "The union leaders brought the new contract proposal back to the rank-and-file for a vote."
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to or constituting the ordinary members of an organization.

    "Several rank-and-file members expressed dissatisfaction with the new corporate policies."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Originating from military terminology in the late 18th century, 'rank-and-file' originally referred to ordinary soldiers who marched in ranks (rows) and files (columns), distinguishing them from commissioned officers. Over time, the term broadened metaphorically to describe the ordinary members of an organization, political party, or labor union, as opposed to its leaders.

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