John Doe

/ˈdʒɑn ˌdoʊ/
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Definitions of John Doe
  1. noun
    a hypothetical average man
    synonyms: Joe Bloggs, Joe Blow, man in the street
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    type of:
    common man, common person, commoner
    a person who holds no title
  2. noun
    an unknown or fictitious man who is a party to legal proceedings
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    type of:
    party
    a person involved in legal proceedings
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