commoner

== English == === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈkɒm.ə.nə(ɹ)/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˈkɑ.mə.nɚ/ === Etymology 1 === From common + -er (comparative suffix). ==== Adjective ==== commoner comparative form of common: more common ===== Usage notes ===== The potential for confusion with use of the noun as an adjective, especially in the UK, makes this form less desirable. The form "more common" is more common. === Etymology 2 === From Middle English comoner, comyner, cumuner, equivalent to common +‎ -er. ==== Noun ==== commoner (plural commoners) A member of the common people who holds no title or rank. (UK) Someone who is not of noble rank. (obsolete, UK, Oxford University) A student who is not dependent on any foundation for support, but pays all university charges. Synonym: (Cambridge) pensioner 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 (obsolete) One sharing with another in anything. (obsolete) A prostitute. (card games) a rankless or average player in Tycoon; not the tycoon, rich, poor, or beggar. ===== Synonyms ===== (member of the common people): See Thesaurus:commoner (prostitute): See Thesaurus:prostitute ===== Derived terms ===== ===== Translations =====