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"Commoner" is a term for all non-aristocratic people, both rich and poor. In ancient Rome, the word for commoner was plebs or plebeian.

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In Roman society, a commoner referred to a member of the lower social class, which made up the majority of the population. Commoners were typically free citizens engaged in various occupations such as farming, crafts, and trade. They did not belong to the aristocracy or the ruling elite.

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