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plebeian

Pronunciation: /plɪˈbiːən/

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Definition of plebeian

noun

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

adjective

  • of or belonging to the commoners of ancient Rome.
  • of or belonging to the lower social classes: two dancers, one royal and one plebeian
  • lacking in refinement:he is a man of plebeian tastes

Origin:

mid 16th century: from Latin plebeius (from plebs, pleb- 'the common people') + -an

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