Noun
United States lawyer and politician who advocated free silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school (1860-1925)
Source: WordNetBecause of his faith in the wisdom of the common people, he was called "The Great Commoner." Source: Internet
Pitt was also known as The Great Commoner, because of his long-standing refusal to accept a title until 1766. Source: Internet