Historical Class Systems

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.

• The gentry of the town were known for their elegant manners and refined tastes.
• The gentry always throw the best parties in town.
• The gentry are the fancy folks who live in the big houses on the hill.
• In the world of finance, the gentry are the elite investors who control the markets.