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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.

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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 usage from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

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5. 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.

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   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.

7. 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.

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

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   Jul 8, 2024 · Plebeian is a term for the common people in ancient Rome, who opposed the patricians in the Conflict of the Orders. Learn about the origins, rights, and achievements of the plebeians, and their role in Roman politics and society.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › plebeianPlebeian - definition of plebeian by The Free Dictionary

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   Plebeian means of or relating to the common people of ancient Rome, or lacking refinement or vulgar. Find synonyms, translations, and usage examples of plebeian in different contexts.