orang awam

orang awam/o.raŋ a.wam/

noun

person not in the military; ordinary person

orang awam; orang biasa

In songs and fandom talk, often “regular people” vs a special group.

Dalam lirik/fandom, sering orang biasa berbanding kumpulan istimewa.

Examples

01
Lirik membezakan alien dengan orang awam yang cemburu.
The lyrics contrast aliens with jealous civilians.
02
Orang awam bukan anggota angkatan bersenjata.
A civilian is not a member of the armed forces.
03
Dalam talian, orang awam boleh bergurau merujuk orang luar fandom.
Online, civilian can jokingly mean ordinary people outside a fandom.

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