Economic Classifications

noun a person who is not of noble rank or birth; a member of the common people

• In the feudal system, a commoner was considered a member of the lower social class.
• The commoner had never seen such luxury before visiting the royal palace.
• The commoner was just a regular Joe trying to make ends meet.
• Despite being a commoner in the art world, she created masterpieces that rivaled those of the elite.

noun a category or rank in a classification

adjective denoting the rank or quality of third in a series

• The passengers in third class were served their meals in the dining car.
• We're sitting in third class, but at least we got a good deal on the tickets.
• I heard the party in third class was lit last night.
• Being treated like a third class citizen is never acceptable.