ordinary people; commoner (contrasted with the privileged) · civilian (contrasted with the military)

Farther from the palace and to its north and south were the commoners, merchants, artisans, and laborers.

Declaring war after a surprise attack is to be expected, but killing over ten thousand non-combatants with a bomb is something unheard of.

All oil-rich countries should be invaded and annihilated by US forces to protect their civilian populations and teach them democracy.

Before Kate was married last year, some expressed concerns that as she was born a commoner, she would struggle with the pressure of being thrust into the public eye.