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Commoners: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐ŸŒพ
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commoners

 

[ หˆkษ’mษ™nษ™rz ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

ordinary people

Commoners refer to the ordinary people in society who do not belong to the nobility or aristocracy. They are the general population without noble titles or special privileges.

Synonyms

common folk, peasants, plebeians.

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Word Description / Examples
commoners

General term for ordinary people who are not part of the nobility or aristocracy. It is neutral and can be used in various contexts without negative connotations.

  • The king addressed the commoners gathered in the square
plebeians

Originating from ancient Rome, where it referred to the lower social class. It can be used in a historical context or sometimes in a derogatory manner to indicate lower status or lack of sophistication.

  • In ancient Rome, plebeians had fewer rights compared to patricians
peasants

Historically refers to poor farmers or rural laborers, particularly in a feudal society. It can carry a connotation of poverty or low social status.

  • The peasants worked the land from dawn till dusk to pay their rent to the lord
common folk

Informal and slightly more personal term referring to everyday people. Often used in storytelling or casual conversation.

  • The hero of the story was a member of the common folk, with a humble background

Examples of usage

  • The king mingled with the commoners during the festival.
  • Commoners often faced discrimination in the past due to their social status.

Translations

Translations of the word "commoners" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plebeus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคพเคงเคพเคฐเคฃ เคฒเฅ‹เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gemeine

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rakyat jelata

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพัั‚ะพะปัŽะดะธะฝะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pospรณlstwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนณๆฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท roturiers

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plebeyos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท avam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰๋ฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงู…ุฉ ุงู„ู†ุงุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plebejci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plebejci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณๆฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plebejci

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ almรบgafรณlk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐะฟะฐะนั‹ะผ ั…ะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒ˜แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ adi adamlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plebeyos

Etymology

The term 'commoner' has its origins in medieval Europe, where it distinguished the general population from the nobility. Commoners were often farmers, craftsmen, and laborers who did not hold noble titles or inheritances. Throughout history, commoners have played a crucial role in society, contributing to the economy and cultural development.

See also: common, commonality, commoner, commonization, commonize, commonly, commonness, commonplace, commonwealth, uncommon, uncommonly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,227, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.