from a place (e.g., family) without much social status or money
Though her lyrics talk of amazing wealth, she comes from rather humble beginnings.
He’s always been proud of his humble beginnings and does what he can to give back to his old neighborhood.
an ordinary or typical person
An everyman in essence, she was unnerved by her overnight shot to global stardom.
Though he’s rather famous, he still expresses an everyman attitude to which so many people relate.
an ordinary person who is not wealthy, famous, or powerful, and is somewhat vulnerable
She’s always kept an eye out for the little guy—in school, she frequently stood up to bullies who were harassing other kids.
The recent tax cuts show the government’s disdain for the little guy; it’s supposed to primarily benefit the wealthiest citizens.
