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plebe

 

[ หˆpliหbi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social class

The term 'plebe' refers to a commoner or member of the lower social classes, particularly in ancient Rome. It is often used in a derogatory sense to imply a lack of sophistication or refinement. The word can also denote someone who does not possess the privileges or rights of the elite or aristocracy.

Synonyms

commoner, ordinary person, peasant, rabble

Examples of usage

  • The plebe often struggled to gain access to education.
  • In ancient Rome, plebes had fewer rights than patricians.
  • The aristocrats looked down on the plebes.
  • She felt out of place in the elegant party, surrounded by plebes.
  • The discussion highlighted the divide between the plebe and the elite.

Translations

Translations of the word "plebe" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plebe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเคจเคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Pรถbel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rakyat biasa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะตะฑั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ plebs

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅนณๆฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plรจbe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plebe

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท plebe

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‰๋ฏผ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุทุจู‚ุฉ ุงู„ุนุงู…ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plebejci

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plebejci

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณๆฐ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ plebe

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plebb

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐะฟะฐะนั‹ะผ ั…ะฐะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pleb

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plebe

Etymology

The word 'plebe' originates from the Latin term 'plebs', which referred to the general populace in ancient Rome. The plebs constituted the lower social class, distinct from the patricians, who were the wealthy elite. Initially, the plebs had limited rights and were often excluded from political power and decision-making processes. Over time, as the Roman Republic evolved, the plebeians fought for and gradually gained more rights, culminating in the establishment of the office of the Tribune of the Plebs, which protected their interests. The concept of the plebe has persisted into modern language, often symbolizing the divide between social classes and the everyday struggles of the common people.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,402, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.