Meaning Of The Word Rank and file

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Rank and file Meaning

Rank and file Definition
Rank and file Definition

What's The Definition Of Rank and file?

rank and file
singular noun: The rank and file are the ordinary members of an organization or the ordinary workers in a company, as opposed to its leaders or managers.

rank and file in British English
noun: the ordinary soldiers of an army, excluding the officers

rank-and-file in British English
the body of soldiers of an army, as distinguished from the officers
modifier: of, relating to, or characteristic of the rank and file
noun: the members of a group or organization apart from its leaders or officers

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