The phrase "unwashed masses" refers to a large group of common people who have not received an education or are considered to have low social status. Full definition
Let's show the great unwashed masses of bloggers and YouTube - ers out there that we're on their side for a change. (discovermagazine.com)
Notable cabinet ministers joining the great unwashed masses in the Tory backbenches include Sherwood Park MLA Iris Evans, Vermilion - Lloydminster MLA Lloyd Snelgrove, Innisfail - Sylvan Lake MLA Luke Ouellette, Edmonton - Mill Creek MLA Gene Zwozdesky, Calgary - Cross MLA Yvonne Fritz, Calgary - Shaw MLA Cindy Ady, and Medicine Hat MLA Rob Renner. (daveberta.ca)