rank and file noun
Meaning:
the rank and file 1 : the people in the army, navy, air force, etc., who are not officers 2 : the members of a group or organization who are not leaders
▪ The rank and file is/are unhappy with the chairman's decision. ▪ the rank and file of the union
▪ The rank and file is/are unhappy with the chairman's decision. ▪ the rank and file of the union
— rank–and–file adjective always used before a noun
▪ rank-and-file members
▪ rank-and-file members
