Commons

/'kɔmənz/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The common people: "commons" refers to ordinary people who are not part of the nobility, clergy, or other privileged classes.
    • A class of people lacking clerical or noble rank: Specifically denotes a social class in historical contexts, such as the House of Commons in British Parliament.
    • A pasture subject to common use: Land that is owned collectively or by one entity but over which others have traditional rights, such as for grazing animals.
    • A piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area: A public park or green space available for community use.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • The House of Commons is the lower house of the UK Parliament.
    • In medieval villages, the commons was essential for peasants to graze their livestock.
    • The city commons is a popular spot for picnics and frisbee.
    • The politician claimed to represent the interests of the commons.
Advanced Usage
  • "The tragedy of the commons": An economic theory describing how individuals acting independently according to their own self-interest can ultimately deplete a shared limited resource, even when it is clear that it is not in anyone's long-term interest for this to happen.
    • Overfishing in international waters is a classic example of the tragedy of the commons.
Variants and Related Words
  • Common (adj): Belonging to or shared by two or more people or things; occurring, found, or done often.
    • English is a common language for international business.
  • Commoner (n): A person without noble rank or title.
    • Historically, a commoner could not marry into the royal family without permission.
Synonyms
  • Commonality: The state of sharing features or attributes; common people collectively.
  • Populace: The ordinary people in a society.
  • Common land: Land owned collectively or by one person, but over which others have certain traditional rights, such as to allow their livestock to graze.
Related Phrases
  • To short commons: To have an insufficient supply of food.
    • During the siege, the citizens were put on short commons.
Related Idioms
  • "As a member of the commons": Referring to someone's status as an ordinary citizen.
    • He spoke not as a lord, but as a member of the commons.
Noun
  1. the common people
  2. a class composed of persons lacking clerical or noble rank
  3. a pasture subject to common use
  4. a piece of open land for recreational use in an urban area
    • they went for a walk in the park

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