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commoner

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒm.ə.nə(ɹ)/

The English word “commoner” has 9 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A member of the common people who holds no title or rank.
  2. Someone who is not of noble rank.
  3. A Member of Parliament in the House of Commons.
  4. One eligible to be a member of the House of Commons.
  5. A student who is not dependent on any foundation for support, but pays all university charges.
  6. Someone who has a right over another's land. They hold common rights because of residence or land ownership in a particular manor, especially rights on common land. eg: centuries-old grazing rights
  7. One sharing with another in anything.
  8. A prostitute.
  9. a rankless or average player in Tycoon; not the tycoon, rich, poor, or beggar.

Etymology

From common + -er (comparative suffix).

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