Comuneros (en. Commoners)

/ko.muˈne.ros/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Person who belongs to an agrarian community or common goods.
The comuneros managed the land resources together.
Los comuneros gestionaron juntos los recursos de la tierra.
Member of an association of indigenous people or peasants who fought for land rights in Latin America.
In the history of their country, the comuneros played a key role in the struggle for land.
En la historia de su país, los comuneros jugaron un papel clave en la lucha por la tierra.
Member of a community that shares collective use of goods.
The comuneros discussed the best way to cultivate their lands.
Los comuneros discutieron sobre la mejor manera de cultivar sus tierras.

Etymology

From Latin 'communarius', meaning 'community' or 'related to the community'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rights of the comuneros
Referring to the rights that members of a community have over shared resources.
derechos de los comuneros
assembly of comuneros
Meeting of community members to discuss matters of common interest.
asamblea de comuneros
communal people
Organized community that defends its resources and traditions.
pueblo comunero

Related Words

community
Group of people living in the same place and sharing common interests.
comunidad
common good
Resources or benefits that are accessible and beneficial for all members of a community.
bien común
produce
Create or generate products from resources.
producir

Slang Meanings

Comrade in social struggle
I always counted on my comuneros in the protests.
Siempre conté con mis comuneros en las protestas.
Buddy or close friend within the community
That group is very close-knit; they are all my comuneros.
Ese grupo es muy unido, son todos mis comuneros.