common person
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Definition
Noun: A common person is an ordinary individual who does not hold a formal title, rank, or position of high social status, aristocracy, or inherited nobility. This term refers to someone who is part of the general populace.
Usage
The term "common person" is used to describe an average member of society, typically in contrast to those who are elite, titled, or hold significant power. It emphasizes a lack of special social or official distinction. * It is often used in sociological, historical, and political discussions. * It can carry a neutral, descriptive tone or, in some contexts, a tone of respect for the experiences of ordinary people.
Examples
- The new policy was designed to benefit the common person, not just the wealthy.
- In his stories, the author often wrote from the perspective of the common person living through historical events.
- She rose from being a common person to a position of great influence through hard work.
Advanced Usage
- The common person: This definite article formulation is often used to refer to the concept of ordinary people as a collective group.
- The politician claimed to understand the struggles of the common person.
Variants and Related Words
- Common man: A nearly identical term, often used interchangeably with "common person."
- Everyman: A literary or conceptual figure representing the typical human being or ordinary person.
- Commoner: Specifically denotes a person who is not of noble rank.
- Plebeian: (Historical, can be derogatory) A commoner in ancient Rome; sometimes used to describe someone perceived as lacking refinement.
Synonyms
- Ordinary citizen
- Average Joe
- Member of the public
- Everyman
Antonyms
- Aristocrat
- Noble
- Elite
- Titleholder
Noun
- a person who holds no title