Meaning ofcommonsin English

Noun

1. a shared public area (dining hall, etc.); community space
2. a central town section; shared land
3. shared resources; public goods
   The community relies on commons like parks and libraries.
4. land owned collectively; common grounds
   The village has a large area of commons where people can walk and picnic.
5. a college dining hall
   Students often gather in the commons to study and socialize.
6. a shared town area
   The town square is a type of commons where people can meet and hold events.
7. the general population (non-noble, non-clergy)
   The medieval commons included peasants and laborers.
8. the general public; community
   The city's commons benefit from the new public transportation system.