群众 qúnzhònɡ noun ① (人民大众) the masses ▸ 密切联系群众 maintain close links with the masses ▸ 依靠群众 rely on the masses ▸ 为群众谋福利 work for the well-being of the people ② (指非党员或团员) person without political affiliation ▸ 他政治面貌是群众。 He is non-partisan. ③ (指非领导) member of the rank and file |