The phrase "a common citizen" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to refer to an ordinary person or member of society, often in contrast to those in positions of power or privilege.
Example: "In a democracy, the voice of a common citizen should be valued just as much as that of a politician."
Alternatives: "an ordinary citizen" or "a regular citizen".
"It's patriotic to use my own skills as a common citizen to fight back".
Mr. Mastella said Thursday that he would step down so he could face any charges "like a common citizen before the law".
The monarchy is due to be abolished and he says that as long as King Gyanendra abides by the constitution he will be pardoned and allowed to stay in the country as a common citizen.
It said that as "a political militant" and "fighter against the dictatorship" he was "not a common citizen"—suggesting that former guerrillas are above the law.Chile summoned Argentina's ambassador and delayed bilateral meetings.
"During the era of Ben Ali a lot of journalists wouldn't dare broadcast these images — like a video of a policeman beating a common citizen, because the police might come for them," Mr. Hajji said.
"The mujahedeen were all common citizens," said Muhammad Abdel-Lathe, the leader of the Falluja Brigade.
As the only provincial governor of Mr. Sadr's political party, he represents the maturation of a grass-roots political movement that has sought to mimic Lebanon's Hezbollah by fusing Shiite faith, military strength and a concern for the common citizen to build political power.
It is a shame that the police could not lose the keys to the Olympic Stadium instead, especially since it might have afforded the common citizen an opportunity to get in and see Thomas Heatherwick's beautiful cauldron in person.
Ms. Roy's lawyer, Prashant Bhushan, said she would challenge the conviction, calling it a "setback to the freedom of the common citizen to discuss matters of enormous public significance".
The common citizen is profoundly uninterested in making of politics a permanent commitment to crusading for care.
