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mortal

2 noun
     
mortal2 [countable]
1

lesser/ordinary/mere mortals

ordinary people, as compared with people who are more important, more powerful, or more skilled - used humorously:
She dines in the executive suite, while we lesser mortals use the staff cafeteria.
2 literary a human - used especially when comparing humans with gods, spirits etc
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