mortals
n. plural-only C1 Advanced US //ˈmɔɹtəɫz// UK //mˈɔːtəlz// mor·tals
n. living beings, especially humans, who must die one day. You often use this word when comparing people to gods or to things that live forever.
n. beings subject to death, as opposed to divine or immortal entities. Often used in literary or philosophical contexts to emphasize human limitations or fragility.
The gods looked down on the tiny mortals below.
In the old legends, the heroes were often caught between the whims of the gods and the needs of ordinary mortals.
The poet reflects on how even the most powerful kings are mere mortals, eventually surrendering their empires to the inevitable passage of time and the silence of the grave.
Usage
Usually appears in the plural form when referring to humanity as a class; takes plural verb agreement.