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commoner

noun com·mon·er \ˈkä-mə-nər\

: a person who is not a member of the nobility

Full Definition of COMMONER

a : one of the common people

b : one who is not of noble rank

: a student (as at Oxford) who pays for his own board

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14th century

biographical name Com·mo·ner \ˈkä-mə-nər\

Barry 1917–2012 Am. biol. & educ.

COMMONERS Defined for Kids

noun com·mon·er \ˈkä-mə-nər\

: a person who is not privileged or high in social status

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