noun
common people; ordinary folk
Refers to the general populace, ordinary people, or the masses. Often used in historical, sociological, or folkloristic contexts, contrasting with elites or specialists.
民俗学では、常民の生活文化を研究する。
In folklore studies, we research the daily life and culture of the common people.
この政策は常民の暮らしに直接影響を与える。
This policy directly affects the lives of ordinary people.
Compound of 常 (じょう, 'ordinary, usual') and 民 (みん, 'people'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain; the term is primarily used in academic contexts such as folklore studies.