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Commoner
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a person that does not belong to the upper class of the society
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In feudal societies, commoners made up the majority of the population and typically worked as farmers, artisans, or laborers.
Commoners in medieval Europe had fewer privileges and rights compared to the nobility, often serving their lords in exchange for protection and land.
Commoners have historically been excluded from positions of political power and influence, but democratic reforms have gradually expanded political participation and representation for all citizens.
Despite their lower social status, commoners played essential roles in the economy and society, contributing to agricultural production, trade, and craftsmanship.
The rise of the middle class in the modern era provided new opportunities for commoners to improve their social and economic standing through education, entrepreneurship, and upward mobility.
