common (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “common”

1. belonging to or shared by two or more individuals or things
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   Despite their differences, the siblings had a common interest in music.
2. found or present in most people or things; usual
   It's common courtesy to hold the door open for the person behind you.
3. happening often or widely accepted as normal
   Colds are a common illness during the winter months.
4. (of people) not special or distinguished
   In the village, common people gathered at the market to share news and goods.
5. used to describe a species that is very familiar or widespread
   The common frog is a familiar sight in many European gardens.
6. based on long-standing practices or customs rather than formal laws
   In England, many legal principles are based on common law, developed over centuries through court decisions.

noun “common”

1. a piece of land in a community where everyone has the right to go and use
   The children played soccer on the village common every evening.