Plain People

plural noun

1. members of the Amish, the Mennonites, or the Dunkers: so named because they stress simple living.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Plain People¹

An Americanism dating back to 1870–75

Example Sentences

He got a lot of plain people on his side too.

From Los Angeles Times

Tall actors may play short people, young actors may impersonate seniors, plain people may play beautiful ones; it’s fluidity nonpareil.

From Los Angeles Times

We Sneads have always been plain people, but we were unusual.”

From Golf Digest

"It must be made a place of rest and relaxation for the masses, a resort for the rank and file, for the plain people," Griffith told the Los Angeles City Council when he donated the land.

From BBC

“Usually the people that you work with — they’re people. Just plain people. And I was lucky enough to be able to play with them,” said Glass.

From Seattle Times