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Great Commoner

Noun

Meaning

United States lawyer and politician who advocated free silver and prosecuted John Scopes (1925) for teaching evolution in a Tennessee high school (1860-1925)

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Because 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

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