Commons and Upper crust

Commons

Commons noun - The body of the community as contrasted with the elite.
Usage example: the aristocracy feared what would happen if the commons were enfranchised

Upper crust is an antonym for commons.

Nearby Word: common

Upper crust

Upper crust noun - Individuals carefully selected as being the best of a class.

Commons is an antonym for upper crust.
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