noun
commoner
KOM-uh-nuh
Commoner (noun) means a person who does not hold a noble title or rank. Example: “The prince fell in love with a commoner and gave up his claim to the throne.”
noun
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A person who does not hold a noble title or rank.
"The prince fell in love with a commoner and gave up his claim to the throne."
How to use commoner
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn ordinary person, as opposed to royalty or nobility.
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- Plural
- commoners
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Etymology
From Middle English comoner, built from common + the agent suffix -er.
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What does “commoner” mean?
The word “commoner” means a person who does not hold a noble title or rank. In plain terms, an ordinary person, as opposed to royalty or nobility.
How do you pronounce “commoner”?
“Commoner” is pronounced KOM-uh-nuh (/ˈkɑ.mə.nɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “commoner” in a sentence?
Here is “commoner” used in a sentence: “The prince fell in love with a commoner and gave up his claim to the throne.”
What is another word for “commoner”?
Words with a similar meaning to “commoner” include meanling, peasant, peon, pleb, prole and plebeian.
What is the opposite of “commoner”?
The opposite of “commoner” — its antonyms — is nobleman.
What part of speech is “commoner”?
“Commoner” is a noun.
Where does the word “commoner” come from?
The word “commoner” comes from Middle English. From Middle English comoner, built from common + the agent suffix -er.
