commoner
ˈkɒmənər
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Definition of commoner - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
nobilityperson without noble rank or title
  • The king married a commoner.
civilian plebeian
2.
landTECH.UKperson with rights over common landTECH.UK
  • The commoner grazed sheep on the shared land.
peasant villager
3.
educationDatedUKstudent not on a scholarshipDatedUK
  • He was a commoner at the university.
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Origin of commoner

Middle English, comuner (one of the common people)

Examples of commoner in a sentence

  • As a commoner, she had no claim to the throne.
  • The commoner exercised his rights to fish in the river.
  • As a commoner, she collected firewood from the forest.
  • She was a commoner at the prestigious college.
  • As a commoner, he paid full tuition fees.

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  1. French:roturier, usager des terres communes, ...
  2. German:Bürgerliche, Allmendeberechtigter, ...
  3. Italian:persona comune, comune, ...
  4. Spanish:plebeyo, comunero, ...
  5. Portuguese:plebeu, comuneiro, ...
  6. Chinese:平民, 公地使用者, ...
  7. Japanese:平民, 共有地権利者, ...
  8. Arabic:عامِي, مُشْتَرِك, ...
  9. Hebrew:פְּשׁוּט עָם, בַּעַל זְכֻיּוֹת בְּמִרְעֶה מְשֻׁתָּף, ...
  10. Russian:простолюдин, общинник, ...
  11. Ukrainian:простолюдин, громадянин з правами на землю, ...
  12. Hindi:सामान्य प्रजा, साधारण छात्र, ...
common
ˈkɒmən

Definition of common - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
everyday stuffordinary or not special
  • He wore a common outfit to the party.
ordinary typical usual
2.
communityshared by two or more people or groups
  • The park is a common area for all residents.
mutual shared
3.
frequentoccurring frequently or regularly
  • Rain is common in this region during spring.
frequent habitual usual
4.
low classUKlacking refinement or tasteUK
  • His behavior at the dinner was considered common.
crude unrefined vulgar

Noun

1.
shared landUKland owned or used jointly by the members of a communityUK
  • The villagers held a festival on the common..
commons
2.
legislative bodyUKthe House of Commons or its membersUK
  • The Commons debated the new policy.
assembly legislature parliament
3.
societyDatedthe community or general publicDated
  • The common gathered for the annual festival.
populace public society
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Images of common

  • common: land owned or used jointly by the members of a community
    land owned or used jointly by the members of a community

Expressions with common

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shared by two or more parties
They have nothing in common..
ordinary people or things
He considered himself just one of the common clay.
theme or characteristic shared by different things or people
The common thread among these stories is their focus on resilience..
ability to connect with and appeal to ordinary people
The politician's common touch won many votes.
reach an agreement or understanding
After hours of discussion, they managed to find common ground.
very ordinary or unremarkable
The design of the house is common as dirt.

Origin of common

Latin, communis (common)

Examples of common in a sentence

  • It's common to see tourists in this area.
  • They found common interests in music and art.
  • The common goal united the diverse team.
  • Staff shortages are common during the holiday season.
  • It is common for commuters to work on trains.
  • Her outfit was deemed too common for the gala.

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  1. French:ordinaire, terrain commun, ...
  2. German:alltäglich, Allmende, ...
  3. Italian:comune, terra condivisa, ...
  4. Spanish:común, terreno comunal, ...
  5. Portuguese:comum, baldio, ...
  6. Chinese:普通的, 公共土地, ...
  7. Japanese:普通の, 共有地, ...
  8. Arabic:عادي, مُشاع, ...
  9. Hebrew:רָגִיל, נַחֲלַת הַכְּלָל, ...
  10. Russian:обычный, совместно используемая земля, ...
  11. Ukrainian:звичайний, спільна земля, ...
  12. Hindi:साधारण, साझी भूमि, ...
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