Despite his relatively humble background, he managed to rise from ship's boy to the rank of captain at the age of 34.

The Ahmadi population among the western nations is relatively humble.

His relatively humble origins were often cited in later life by his enemies.

They had common ground in relatively humble beginnings and became strong friends.

"I experienced being relatively humble in the landscape," Kundig says about his childhood.

From a relatively humble background, he has ascended to high office.

It is a conversation between equals, even if you are applying for a relatively humble post.

Ms. Smith reached her lofty columnist status from relatively humble beginnings.

Gaveston was a Gascon of relatively humble origins, with whom the king had developed a particularly close relationship.

He was a successful businessman, having developed significant business interests from his relatively humble beginnings.