tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30252872.post8010257456294463510..comments2023-10-31T12:08:31.107+00:00Comments on Politics Etc.: Four Days in Jubilee Land - Day OneGiles Marshallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09257512119593812010noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30252872.post-4605942717847305892012-06-13T18:15:57.713+01:002012-06-13T18:15:57.713+01:00οἱ is the Ancient Greek definite article. Referrin...οἱ is the Ancient Greek definite article. Referring to "the hoi polloi" is incorrect, as the "the" is redundant - in essence you're saying "the the masses". One should refer to "hoi polloi" (sans "the") or one could opt for "the polloi" which has a much less satisfying ring. <br /><br />Hope this helps.consultantnoreply@blogger.com