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IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈkɑmənz/

Noun

figuratively historical euphemistic obsolete UK

Japanese Meaning

大学やカレッジにおける食堂 / 歴史的な町における公共の中心地区

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After classes, we met at the commons to study and grab dinner.

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授業の後、私たちは勉強して夕食をとるために学生食堂で会った。

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Sense（1）

A dining hall, usually at a college or university.

Sense（2）

A central section of (usually an older) town, designated as a shared area, a common.

The Renaissance festival started with the "peasants" meeting in the commons.

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Sense（4）

The common people collectively, the third estate, the people not belonging to the nobility or clergy

We in the name of other Perſean ſtates [i.e. nobles],

And commons of this mightie Monarchy,

Preſent thee with the Emperiall Diadem.

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Sense（5）

(chiefly historical) The free burghers/bourgeoisie of a given town, taken collectively.

Sense（6）

(euphemistic, obsolete) An outhouse.

Sense（7）

(obsolete, UK, Oxford University) Food served at a fixed rate from the college buttery, distinguished from battels.

Sense（8）

Food in general; rations.

short commons

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