n. The public; the people; the multitude.n. Commonwealth; republic.n. Specifically, the common people.n. In republican countries, the mass of the inhabitants, as distinguished from those in authority.n. In a more restricted sense, the uneducated and uncultured, as distinguished from the learned and intelligent.n. In a city, the mass of citizens, as represented by or acting through the corporate authorities: as, the mayor, aldermen, and commonalty of the city of New York do enact as follows.n. The members of an incorporated company other than its officers.