Definition

A person who is not part of the nobility or aristocracy; a common person.

Example

In medieval times, a roturier had fewer rights than a noble.

Conversation

Did you know that he comes from a family of roturiers?

Really? I thought he had a noble background.

Nope, he's just a regular roturier like many of us.

That's interesting! It just goes to show that anyone can achieve great things.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Roturier is derived from the Old French word 'roturier', which means 'commoner' or 'peasant'. The term is rooted in 'rout' (meaning a group or crowd) and the suffix '-ier' (indicating a person associated with). Thus, 'roturier' refers to a person belonging to the common crowd or the general populace.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rout' as a crowd of common people, and '-ier' as someone associated with that crowd. This helps you remember that a 'roturier' is a common person or peasant.

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