mortals

mor-tals · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of mortal; human beings subject to death, as opposed to immortal beings.

  2. 2.

    Ordinary people, especially when contrasted with those of high status or ability.

Related words

Antonyms: gods, immortals
See also: immortal, mortal, mortality
Synonyms: humans, people

Etymology

From Latin mortalis "subject to death," from mors (genitive mortis) "death."