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plebs (plebz)

noun pl. ple′·bes′plē′bēz′

  1. the lower class in ancient Roman society
  2. the common people; the masses

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

plebs Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

other: Maybe I can get used to waiting along with all the other plebs.

Browse dictionary entries near plebs

  1. ‹ plebiscite
  2. ‹ plebeian
  3. ‹ plebe
  4. ‹ pleater
  5. ‹ pleated
  6. ‹ pleat
  7. ‹ pleasure principle
  8. ‹ pleasure
  9. ‹ pleasurable
  10. ‹ pleasing
  1. plectognath ›
  2. plectrum ›
  3. pled ›
  4. pledge ›
  5. pledged ›
  6. pledgee ›
  7. pledger ›
  8. pledget ›
  9. pledgor ›
  10. -plegia ›