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forgotten man

noun

  1. a person no longer in the mind of the general public.
  2. U.S. Politics. the average wage earner, regarded as economically deprived and forgotten or ignored by the federal government during the Great Depression.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of forgotten man1

First recorded in 1920–25

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Example Sentences

This year, as the two Jimmys faced off against him—both at 11:35 and online—he was like the forgotten man off to the side.

As his symbol of what used to be called the Forgotten Man, McCain has only Joe the Plumber.

The "forgotten man" of today fits something closer to the latter description, Shlaes said.

But enough of historical recriminations over this almost forgotten man.

Thus the 'forgotten man' became a dupe, became thankful for being neglected.

I put myself in his place, the place of the forgotten man, the consumer, the man you are organizing to exploit.

The Forgotten Man works and votes—generally he prays—but his chief business in life is to pay.

He will always want to know, Who and where is the Forgotten Man in this case, who will have to pay for it all?

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forgottenfor heaven's sake