plebe

Noun

Meaning

The common people; the mob.

A member of the lowest class in the military academy at West Point.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

cadet cub Greenhorn senior junior initiate recruit pupil apprentice freshman learner sophomore beginner newcomer midshipman
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Antonyms

national prime pro local noble professional
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Hypernyms

trainee

Hyponyms

midshipman

Related terms

plebeian pleb plebs

Phrases with the word

plebe class plebe year

Anagrams

bleep

Examples

Every year as part of the year end festivities, Herndon is covered with lard and plebes attempt to climb the monument, remove a "dixie cup" (the headwear of a plebe) and put a "cover" (the standard midshipman hat) on top. Source: Internet

A total of nine teams registered for the tournament: Galaxy FC, La Plebe, Vince, San Mateo, Legends, Peace Makers, United FC, Jokers, and the Catrachos. Source: Internet

Latino punk outfit La Plebe, indie darlings Crystal Antlers and jazz pianist McCoy Tyner set their compasses for Santa Cruz. Source: Internet

Rank Structure A member of the entering class—the fourth class, the lowest rank of midshipmen—is also known as a "plebe" (plural plebes). Source: Internet

They were also named National Intercollegiate Champions. citation In 1955, the tradition of greasing Herndon Monument for plebes to climb to exchange their plebe "dixie cup" covers (hats) for a midshipman's cover started. Source: Internet

In the first months as a "plebe", he was given numerous demerits for rule infractions and then got into serious trouble for failing to report infractions by other cadets when on supervisory duty. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

plebanate Plebbit plebby plebe class plebe year plebean