Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
commoner
Noun
/ˈkɒmənər/
Definition
A commoner is a person who is not a member of the nobility or aristocracy.
Examples
- The commoner played a key role in the community, organizing events and activities.
- During the medieval period, commoners had limited rights compared to nobles.
- Many commoners were involved in the agricultural lifestyle of the time.
Meaning
Typically refers to someone from the general population, often contrasted with the privileged upper class.
Synonyms
- Citizen
- Ordinary person
- Peasant
- Working-class individual
