Meaning of the word commonalty in English

What does commonalty mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

commonalty

US /ˈkɑː.mən.əl.ti/
UK /ˈkɒm.ə.nəl.ti/

Noun

ordinary people as a group, rather than people who are rich, powerful, or members of the clergy (= priests):

Example:
The nobility often possessed extensive powers over the commonalty.