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   plebeian

   /plɪˈbiːən/

   noun

   • 1. (in ancient Rome) a commoner.
   • ▪ a member of the lower social classes: "the feeling was shared by plebeians, gentry, and clergy"

   adjective

   • 1. of or belonging to the commoners of ancient Rome.
   • ▪ of or belonging to the lower social classes: "two dancers, one royal and one plebeian" Similar lower-classlow-classworking-classproletariancommonpeasantmeanhumblelowlylowof low birthlow-bornlow-rankingignobleundistinguishedarchaic:basebornOpposite aristocraticnoblepatrician
   • ▪ lacking in refinement: "he is a man of plebeian tastes" Similar uncultureduncultivatedunrefinedlowbrowphilistineuneducatedunpolishedprovincialrusticcoarseuncouthcrasscommonvulgarbaseboorishgrossinformal:plebbynon-Urare:illiberalOpposite refinedcultivatedsophisticated

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from Latin plebeius (from plebs, pleb- ‘the common people’) + -an.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPLEBEIAN | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Plebeian means belonging to a low social class, often used in a disapproving way. Learn more about its origin, usage and related words and phrases from the Cambridge Dictionary.

   • English (US)

     adjective. formal disapproving us / pləˈbiː.ən / uk /...

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     plebeian translate: plebeyo, ordinario, Plebeyo, Plebeyo,...

   • Plebeian: Indonesian Translation

     plebeian translate: kampungan, kampungan, kampungan. Learn...

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3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › plebeianPlebeian Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Plebeian is a noun or adjective that refers to a member of the common people in ancient Rome or someone who is crude or coarse in manner or style. Learn more about its synonyms, examples, etymology, and word history from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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5. www.britannica.com › topic › plebeianPlebeian | Definition, History, & Examples | Britannica

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   May 15, 2024 · Plebeian was the term for the common people in ancient Rome, who opposed the patricians, the privileged aristocrats. Learn about the origins, conflicts, and achievements of the plebeian class in Roman history.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › plebeianPlebeian - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   When you hear the word plebeian used to describe a form of art or taste, it means that while something is liked by a lot of people, it may not be of the highest quality or taste. Both soap operas and reality television shows have been described as plebeian forms of entertainment.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › plebeianPLEBEIAN Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Plebeian definition: belonging or pertaining to the common people.. See examples of PLEBEIAN used in a sentence.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPLEBEIAN definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Plebeian means belonging to or typical of the common people, especially of ancient Rome, or lacking refinement or sophistication. Learn more about its origin, usage, and related words from Collins English Dictionary.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLEBEIAN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Plebeian means belonging to a low social class, often used in a disapproving way. Learn more about its meaning, synonyms, examples, and translations in different languages.