commoner

Example Sentences

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Even if he were simply a "commoner", his past relationship with the Royal Family and the place would be enough to draw the monarchy into the controversy.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

One compares her to baseball star Shohei Ohtani, another praises her as a "commoner prime minister".

From Barron's • Feb. 4, 2026

LONDON—It was supposed to be the moment a shamed prince was reduced to humble commoner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

He is only concerned about increasing his own wealth, power, and influence, all at the expense of the commoner or anyone else that he can exploit.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2025

Like a rude commoner watching performers on some village green, Hamlet commented loudly throughout the play.

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein