Meaning & use
Commoner
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A person who is not a member of the nobility or royalty; an ordinary member of the public.
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In medieval times, a commoner had few legal rights compared to the nobility.
The prince fell in love with a commoner, causing a scandal at court.
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Historically, 'commoner' distinguished ordinary people from those with titles, and the term is still used in discussions of royal marriages today.
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