Definition

A shared area of land where people have the right to graze their animals or use resources collectively.

Example

The farmers in the village have access to the commonage for grazing their sheep.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we could use the local commonage for our animals?

Yeah, it would be great to have more space for them to roam around.

Exactly! It’s a good way to utilize land that everyone can share.

Plus, it helps keep the community spirit alive.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Commonage is formed from "common" (from Old French *comun*, meaning shared or belonging to all) and "-age" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating a state or condition). The word refers to the state or condition of being shared or used by all members of a community.

Memory Tip

Think of 'common' as something that is 'shared' by everyone, and '-age' indicating a state or condition — commonage means a shared space or resource for all.

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