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noun pl. plebes

the lower class in ancient Roman society
the common people; the masses

Origin: L, akin to plere, to fill: for IE base see plenty

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noun pl. ple·bes (plēˈbēz)

The common people of ancient Rome: the plebs and the patricians.
The common people; the populace.

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Origin: Latin plēbs; see pelə-¹ in Indo-European roots

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