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Noun
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On the one hand, the proletarian contributes every bit of on-the-clock activity to the value of the resulting commodity.
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The song, now considered a protest anthem, is about a social revolution in which French proletarians stand against the ruling class — in this case, an oppressive monarchy.
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So much for plebeians like myself, who tended to plants at a local nursery for minimum wage at 17.
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Its practical function: No one, neither courtier nor plebeian, could stand close to the queen, conspicuous in her splendid isolation.
Noun
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He’s been called a thief, a benefactor, a commoner, a lord, a killer and a hero.
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Ultimately, Charles stripped his younger brother of all royal titles and privileges in October 2025, rendering him a commoner.
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The back-to-the-land aesthetic of peasant skirts, head scarves, and florals seems to seep into fashion at this time of year, but a distinctly folk vibe is now taking over interiors too.
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Most urban Russians in those days were little more than one generation removed from their peasant roots, so just about everyone remembered the relevant skills.
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“Canaille.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/canaille. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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