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[usually before noun] shared by or belonging to two or more people or by the people in a group. They share a common interest in photography. to have a common ancestor/enemy. the need to cooperate to achieve a common goal. We are working together for a common purpose. The various groups all learn Arabic, so they have a common language.
3 days ago · 1. adjective. If something is common, it is found in large numbers or it happens often. His name was Hansen, a common name in Norway. Oil pollution is the commonest cause of death for seabirds. Earthquakes are not common in this part of the world. It was common practice for prisoners to carve objects from animal bones to pass the time.
Check pronunciation: common. Definition of common noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
