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    plebeian
    /plɪˈbiːən/

    noun

    • 1. (in ancient Rome) a commoner.

    adjective

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

    Plebeian is an adjective that means belonging to a low social class, often with a disapproving tone. Learn more about its origin, usage and synonyms from Cambridge Dictionary, with examples from the English Corpus.

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

    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 usage from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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

    noun. a member of the common people. a member of the ancient Roman plebs. plebeian. / pləˈbiːən / adjective. of, relating to, or characteristic of the common people, esp those of Rome. lacking refinement; vulgar. plebeian tastes.

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

    Sep 26, 2011 · 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. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPLEBEIAN | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    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.

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

    Plebeian means belonging to or typical of the common people, especially of ancient Rome. It can also mean vulgar, coarse, or lacking in refinement. See the origin, pronunciation, and usage of plebeian in sentences.

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › plebeian_nplebeian, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

    Plebeian is a word that can mean either a member of the lower class in ancient Rome or a common person of low status. It comes from Latin plēbēius, meaning "of the people". See examples, pronunciation and related words.