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plebeian

 

[ plɪˈbiːən ]

Noun / Adjective
Context #1 | Noun

social class

A member of the common people in ancient Rome, in contrast to the privileged classes.

Synonyms

citizen, commoner, peasant

Examples of usage

  • The plebeians were the working class of Roman society.
  • The plebeians struggled for equal rights and representation in the government.
Context #2 | Adjective

informal

Of or characteristic of the common people; lacking refinement or sophistication.

Synonyms

common, ordinary, unrefined

Examples of usage

  • He preferred a plebeian lifestyle, simple and unpretentious.
  • The plebeian taste in fashion was evident in the casual attire of the crowd.

Translations

Translations of the word "plebeian" in other languages:

🇵🇹 plebeu

🇮🇳 साधारण

🇩🇪 plebejisch

🇮🇩 plebeian

🇺🇦 плебей

🇵🇱 plebejski

🇯🇵 平民

🇫🇷 plébéien

🇪🇸 plebeyo

🇹🇷 plebyen

🇰🇷 평민

🇸🇦 عامي

🇨🇿 plebejský

🇸🇰 plebejský

🇨🇳 平民

🇸🇮 plebejski

🇮🇸 plebejískur

🇰🇿 плебей

🇬🇪 პლებეი

🇦🇿 plebey

🇲🇽 plebeyo

Etymology

The term 'plebeian' originated in ancient Rome to distinguish the common people from the privileged patrician class. Over time, it evolved to represent the working class or those lacking refinement. Despite its historical connotations, the word is still used today to describe something common or unsophisticated.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,443, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.