commoner
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒm.ə.nə(ɹ)/
The English word “commoner” has 9 meanings listed here.
noun
- A member of the common people who holds no title or rank.
- Someone who is not of noble rank.
- A Member of Parliament in the House of Commons.
- One eligible to be a member of the House of Commons.
- A student who is not dependent on any foundation for support, but pays all university charges.
- 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
- One sharing with another in anything.
- A prostitute.
- a rankless or average player in Tycoon; not the tycoon, rich, poor, or beggar.
Etymology
From common + -er (comparative suffix).
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