plebeian
belonging or pertaining to the common people.
of, relating to, or belonging to the ancient Roman plebs.
common, commonplace, or vulgar: a plebeian joke.
a member of the common people.
a member of the ancient Roman plebs.
Origin of plebeian
1Other words for plebeian
Other words from plebeian
- ple·be·ian·ism, noun
- ple·be·ian·ly, adverb
- ple·be·ian·ness, noun
- un·ple·be·ian, adjective
Words Nearby plebeian
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How to use plebeian in a sentence
All of this is profoundly true, and yet I, a plebeian, howled with laughter the whole time I watched it.
Red Notice is a huge hit for Netflix. But what does that actually mean? | Aja Romano | November 22, 2021 | VoxHe was born a plebeian, and rose to distinction by his talents, but was ejected from the senate for his profligacy.
Beacon Lights of History, Volume I | John LordAnd Jansoulet felt the delight of a child, a plebeian joy, compounded of ignorance and naive vanity.
The Nabob | Alphonse DaudetFrom your weed rose the cloud that no counterblast, royal or plebeian, has ever yet been able to sweep away from the lips of men.
Papers from Overlook-House | Casper AlmoreSomehow again the plebeian quality in that hein grated on her, and she could not resist the retort.
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“Easy does it” is a phrase plucked from the plebeian lexicon of life, which we recommend for his consideration.
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British Dictionary definitions for plebeian
/ (pləˈbiːən) /
of, relating to, or characteristic of the common people, esp those of Rome
lacking refinement; vulgar: plebeian tastes
one of the common people, esp one of the Roman plebs
a person who is coarse or lacking in discernment
Origin of plebeian
1Derived forms of plebeian
- plebeianism, noun
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