Plebeian
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /pliˈbiːən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Plebeian is a noun meaning A commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person.
Meaning
A commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person.
More Meanings
- Of or concerning the common people.
- Common, particularly (derogatory) vulgar, crude, coarse, uncultured.
- (historical, Ancient Rome) A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
- (historical) Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
Example Sentences
...priuate person or plebian multitude.
To what purpose be the plebeian Magistrates ordeined?
Na plebeane will tak þe dochter of ane patriciane but hir consent.
[…] told me love was too plebeian / told me you were through with me
Word Forms
- plebeians
- plebian
- plebeyan
- plebean
- plebeane
- plebien
Synonyms for plebeian
Depending on context, synonyms include commoner, pleb, plebe, villain, peasant, nobody.
Antonyms for plebeian
Common opposites include noble, aristocratic, patrician, aristocrat, proletarian, propertyless.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pleb, common, lowborn, vulgar, unwashed, roturier.
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