1. An unskilled or semi-skilled worker who performs manual labor, typically for wages
He started his career as a common laborer on the construction site.
Ele começou sua carreira como trabalhador comum no canteiro de obras.
2. A person engaged in general physical work that does not require specialized training or expertise
Common laborers were hired to help with the harvest.
Trabalhadores comuns foram contratados para ajudar na colheita.