rank and file

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : 1. The ordinary members of a group or organization : This term refers to the majority of people in an organization who are not in leadership or management positions. They form the main body or the general membership. 2. The common soldiers of an army, excluding the officers : In a military context, it specifically denotes enlisted personnel, as opposed to the commissioned offi...