commoner Definition
- 1a person who is not of noble rank or status, especially one belonging to the common people.
- 2a person who is not a member of the clergy.
Using commoner: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "commoner" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The prince married a commoner.
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The commoners were unhappy with the new tax laws.
Example
The commoners were not allowed to attend the royal ball.
commoner Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for commoner
- plebeian
- proletarian
- bourgeois
- non-aristocrat
Antonyms for commoner
Phrases with commoner
commoner's rights
the traditional rights of the common people, such as the right to graze animals on common land
Example
The villagers fought for their commoner's rights to use the village green.
commoner's daughter
a girl or woman who is not of noble birth
Example
The prince fell in love with a commoner's daughter.
commoner's revolt
a rebellion by the common people against the ruling class
Example
The commoner's revolt was brutally suppressed by the king's army.
Summary: commoner in Brief
A 'commoner' [ˈkɒmənə(r)] is a person who does not belong to the nobility or clergy. It refers to the common people and is often used in contrast to the aristocracy. Examples include 'The prince married a commoner' and 'The commoners were unhappy with the new tax laws.' Phrases like 'commoner's rights' denote traditional rights of the common people.
