plebeian
Speech parts
1. plebeian - Noun
2. plebeian - Adjective
3. plebeian - Adjective Satellite
Meaning
Of or pertaining to the Roman plebs, or common people.
Of or pertaining to the common people; vulgar; common; as, plebeian sports; a plebeian throng.
One of the plebs, or common people of ancient Rome, in distinction from patrician.
One of the common people, or lower rank of men.
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behavior that branded him as common
the common people in those days suffered greatly
his square plebeian nose
a vulgar and objectionable person
the unwashed masses
Abbott, 28 The plebeians called these new officials " plebeian tribunes ".