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plebeian definition
ple·beian (pli bē′ən)
noun
- a member of the ancient Roman lower class
- one of the common people
- a vulgar, coarse person
Etymology: < L plebeius < plebs, plebs
adjective
- of or characteristic of the lower class in ancient Rome or of the common people in any country
- vulgar, coarse, or common
- commonplace; ordinary
Related Forms:
- plebeianism ple·be′ian·ism′ noun
- plebeianly ple·be′ian·ly adverb
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