Common People

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmən ˈpipəl/

Definitions of common people

noun refers to a group of individuals in society who are not considered to be part of the elite or upper class

Example Sentences

A1 Common people work hard to provide for their families.

A2 The common people in the village rely on farming for their livelihood.

B1 Politicians should listen to the concerns of the common people.

B2 The government's policies have a direct impact on the lives of the common people.

C1 The common people have the power to bring about social change through collective action.

C2 Historically, revolutions have been driven by the discontent of the common people.

Examples of common people in a Sentence

formal The government should prioritize policies that benefit the common people.

informal Common people like us just want to live a comfortable life.

slang Hey, the common folk are just trying to make ends meet.

figurative In the grand scheme of things, the common people hold the power.

Grammatical Forms of common people

past tense

commoned

plural

common people

comparative

more common

superlative

most common

present tense

common people

future tense

will be common people

perfect tense

have been common people

continuous tense

are being common people

singular

common person

positive degree

common

infinitive

to be common people

gerund

being common people

participle

commoning

Origin and Evolution of common people

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The term 'common people' originated in medieval Europe, specifically in England.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to the general population or those not of noble birth, the term 'common people' has evolved to encompass the working class or the majority of society in modern times.