1. the common people; the general public as distinguished from those of rank or authority
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic

Examples

• The king’s policies were unpopular among the commonalty.
• She championed the rights of the commonalty against the wealthy merchants.
• The commonalty gathered in the town square to hear the announcement.
• His speech appealed to the commonalty rather than the educated elite.
• The revolution was supported by the commonalty but opposed by the nobles.
• Laws should serve the commonalty, not just the privileged few.