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/ˈkɒmənə(ɹ)/ · com·mon·er
noun
- A person of common or lower social status, especially in a feudal system. In medieval Europe, the commoner was subject to the lord's authority.
- A person who is not a member of the nobility or aristocracy. The commoner was not entitled to the same privileges as the nobles.
adjective
- Mutual; shared by more than one. The two competitors have the common aim of winning the championship.
- Occurring or happening regularly or frequently; usual. It is common to find sharks off this coast.
- Found in large numbers or in a large quantity; usual. It differs from the common blackbird in the size of its beak.
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Did you know? The term 'commoner' is often used in historical contexts to describe the social hierarchy of medieval Europe, where the nobility held power and the commoners were subject to their rule.