Commoners — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun plural noun /ˈkä-mə-nər/ (noun) /ˈjen-tᵊl-mən-ˈkä-mə-nər/ (noun) com·mon·er

Meaning & Definition of Commoners

Commoners (noun)

  1. one of the common people
  2. one who is not of noble rank
  3. a student (as at Oxford) who pays for his own board
  4. any of a privileged class of commoners formerly required to pay higher fees than ordinary commoners at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge

Commoners (plural noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the body of the community as contrasted with the elite

    "the British nobles used to believe that they were fundamentally better than the commoners"

    similar: commons, crowd, herd, hoi polloi, mass, millions, mob, multitude, people, plebeians, plebs, populace, public, rank and file
    related: cattle, proletariat, rabble, rabblement, ragtag and bobtail, riffraff, rout, scum, tag, rag, and bobtail, trash, unwashed, bourgeoisie, middle class
    opposite: A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, elect, elite, fat, flower, pick, pink, pride, upper crust
    near: gentility, gentlefolk, gentry, haute monde, nobility, patriciate, peerage, quality, royalty, society

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Commoners

The most common words with a similar meaning to Commoners:

commons, crowd, herd, hoi polloi, mass, millions, mob, multitude, people, plebeians, plebs, populace, public, rank and file

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Commoners

Words with the opposite meaning of Commoners:

A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, elect, elite, fat, flower, pick, pink, pride, upper crust

Related Words for Commoners

cattle, proletariat, rabble, rabblement, ragtag and bobtail, riffraff, rout, scum, tag, rag, and bobtail, trash, unwashed, bourgeoisie, middle class

Near Antonyms of Commoners

gentility, gentlefolk, gentry, haute monde, nobility, patriciate, peerage, quality, royalty, society

Word Forms of Commoners

Inflections: gentlemen-commoners

Origin & Etymology of Commoners

First known use: 15th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Commoners

What does "Commoners" mean?

"Commoners" means one of the common people. As an a noun and a plural noun, it is defined as: one of the common people.

What is another word for "Commoners"?

Other words for "Commoners" include commons, crowd, herd, hoi polloi, mass, millions, mob and multitude. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Commoners" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Commoners"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Commoners". Common alternatives include commons, crowd, herd, hoi polloi, mass, millions, mob, multitude, people and plebeians.

What is the opposite of "Commoners"?

Antonyms of "Commoners" include A-list, aristocracy, best, choice, corps d'elite, cream, elect and elite. Near antonyms include gentility, gentlefolk, gentry and haute monde.

How do you use "Commoners" in a sentence?

Examples of "Commoners" in a sentence: "the British nobles used to believe that they were fundamentally better than the commoners".

Is "Commoners" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Commoners" can be used as a noun and a plural noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Commoners"?

"Commoners" is pronounced /ˈkä-mə-nər/ as a noun and /ˈjen-tᵊl-mən-ˈkä-mə-nər/ as a noun and divided into syllables as com·mon·er.

What is the origin of the word "Commoners"?

First known use: 15th century.