No. 14,004 in Russian
обывателей
"Ordinary people" or "common folk."
In a sentence
В романе описана жизнь обычных обывателей московского района.
The novel describes the life of ordinary dwellers of a Moscow district.
Here, "обывателей" refers to regular inhabitants or citizens living in a specific area, emphasizing their everyday life and societal role.
Политики часто используют достижения науки, чтобы привлечь внимание обывателей.
Politicians often use scientific achievements to attract the attention of common citizens.
In this context, "обывателей" points to common citizens, highlighting the general populace in interaction with public affairs.
Для обывателей это искусство может быть слишком сложным и непонятным.
For lay people, this art might be too complex and incomprehensible.
Here, "обывателей" implies individuals who are not experts in the field, focusing on their perspective as the audience or recipients of art.
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