1. plural of commonalty; the common people as distinguished from those with rank, title, or special status
Usage: formal; somewhat archaic
2. shared characteristics or features; things held in common
Usage: formal

Examples

• The king addressed both the nobility and the commonalties of his realm.
• Medieval society was divided between the aristocracy and the commonalties.
• The study examined the commonalties between different cultural groups.
• Despite their different backgrounds, the communities shared many commonalties.
• The researcher identified several commonalties in the data patterns.
• Historical records show tensions between the ruling class and the commonalties.