1. a person of common birth; a commoner
Usage: archaic; from French

1. of or relating to commoners; not noble
Usage: archaic; from French

Examples

• The roturier was denied entry to the exclusive noble gathering.
• Despite his wealth, he remained a roturier in the eyes of the aristocracy.
• The revolution gave roturiers unprecedented political power.
• Her roturier origins were considered scandalous by the court.
• The marriage between the duchess and the roturier caused great controversy.
• Many roturier families rose to prominence during the industrial age.