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plebeians

[pli-bee-uhn]

ple·be·ian

[pli-bee-uhn]
adjective
1.
belonging or pertaining to the common people.
2.
of, pertaining to, or belonging to the ancient Roman plebs.
3.
common, commonplace, or vulgar: a plebeian joke.
noun
4.
a member of the common people.
5.
a member of the ancient Roman plebs.

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Plebeians is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

Origin:
1525–35; < Latin plēbēi(us) of the plebs (plēbē(s) plebs + -ius adj. suffix) + -an

ple·be·ian·ism, noun
ple·be·ian·ly, adverb
ple·be·ian·ness, noun
un·ple·be·ian, adjective


3. lowbrow, low, ordinary, popular.

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