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Plural
commoners
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a person that does not belong to the upper class of the society
- In feudal societies, commoners made up the majority of the population and typically worked as farmers, artisans, or laborers.
- Commoners in medieval Europe had fewer privileges and rights compared to the nobility, often serving their lords in exchange for protection and land.
- Despite their lower social status, commoners played essential roles in the economy and society, contributing to agricultural production, trade, and craftsmanship.
- The rise of the middle class in the modern era provided new opportunities for commoners to improve their social and economic standing through education, entrepreneurship, and upward mobility.
- Commoners have historically been excluded from positions of political power and influence, but democratic reforms have gradually expanded political participation and representation for all citizens.
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