Commoner
(noun)
- A person who is not of noble birth or who is not a member of the aristocracy.
- A person who is not of noble birth or who is not a member of the aristocracy, and who is considered to be a member of the common people.
Origin:
From common + -er.
Examples:
- The princess married a commoner.
- The king was a commoner before he became the ruler.
- The commoners were not allowed to enter the palace.
- The commoners were not allowed to participate in the government.
- The queen's speech was not understood by the commoners.