Definitions
- Referring to an ordinary person, typically a man, who represents the general population. - Describing a relatable character in literature or drama who embodies the experiences and struggles of the average person. - Talking about a universal human experience or quality that transcends social status or background.
- Referring to a person who is not of noble birth or aristocracy. - Describing a member of the general population who lacks wealth or social status. - Talking about a person who is not part of a particular group or profession, but rather has common interests or experiences.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to ordinary people who are not part of a privileged or elite group.
- 2Both words can be used to describe characters in literature or drama who represent the general population.
- 3Both words emphasize the relatability and universality of the human experience.
What is the difference?
- 1Social status: Everyman does not necessarily imply a lack of social status, while commoner specifically refers to someone who is not of noble birth or aristocracy.
- 2Usage: Everyman is more commonly used in a literary or philosophical context, while commoner is more commonly used in a historical or social context.
- 3Connotation: Everyman has a positive and relatable connotation, while commoner can have a negative or dismissive connotation depending on the context.
- 4Gender: Everyman is often associated with male characters, while commoner is gender-neutral.
Remember this!
Everyman and commoner both refer to ordinary people who are not part of a privileged or elite group. However, everyman emphasizes the relatability and universality of the human experience, often in a literary or philosophical context. On the other hand, commoner specifically refers to someone who is not of noble birth or aristocracy, often in a historical or social context.
