Synonyms for

Commons

Verb / ˈkɑ:mʌnz / Another word for commons — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

an open area in a town or city for public use

Synonyms & similar words

commons commonalty commonland park common thirdestate green commonality park plaza square green field meadow playground garden commonsward commonsward

Synonyms by register

Formal

public commonwealth shared resource public domain

Informal

public space hangout gathering place the park

Literary

village green public square common ground

Antonyms

private exclusive individual personal restricted limited

Common collocations

  • the commons
  • village commons
  • town commons
  • common ground
  • common good
  • common land
  • common sense

Word family

noun commonness
adjective common

Usage note

The word 'commons' can refer to a shared area of land or to the general public. It is often used in the plural form, 'the commons'.

Example sentences

  1. The school playground is a common place for children to play.
  2. The park is a common spot for families to have picnics.
  3. The town square is a common meeting place for friends.
  4. The garden is a common area where residents can grow vegetables.
  5. The beach is a common place for people to go swimming.

Quotes

  • "The commons is the political equivalent of gravity. If we didn't have it, we'd have to invent it." - David Bollier
  • "The commons is the only realistic concept of the public, because the public cannot be reduced to mere market failure, as has been the dominant paradigm in both economics and political theory." - David Bollier
  • "The commons is an idea that must be continually asserted because it is always in danger of being co-opted or enclosed." - David Bollier

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