Meaning of the word commonalty in English

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commonalty

US /ˈkɑː.mən.əl.ti/
UK /ˈkɑː.mən.əl.ti/

Noun

1.

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.
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