1. plural of commoner; people who are not of noble or royal rank; ordinary citizens
Usage: historical context often refers to medieval or feudal societies
2. people who share or have the right to use common land or resources
Usage: historical and legal context

Examples

• In medieval England, communers had limited rights compared to the nobility.
• The communers gathered in the town square to discuss local matters.
• Historically, communers could graze their livestock on common pastures.
• The revolution was led by communers who demanded equal representation.
• These communers shared access to the village well and forest resources.