Plebeian

/pliˈbiːən/ · noun

Meaning

(historical, Ancient Rome) A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome..

Definitions by Sense

1. (historical, Ancient Rome) A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
2. A commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person.
3. (historical) Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
4. Of or concerning the common people.
5. Common, particularly (derogatory) vulgar, crude, coarse, uncultured.

Example Sentences

Na plebeane will tak þe dochter of ane patriciane but hir consent.

The cognomen was first used in patrician families, who were distinguished from the plebeians by their three names.

There blude... vald hef na bettir cullour nor the blude of ane plebien or of ane mecanik craftis man.

The feelings of our heart, the agitation of our passions, the vehemence of our affections, dissipate all its conclusions, and reduce the profound philosopher to a mere plebeian.

To what purpose be the plebeian Magistrates ordeined?

...priuate person or plebian multitude...

For to plebeyan wits, it is as good, As to be silent, as not vnderstood.

[…] told me love was too plebeian / told me you were through with me

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• plebeians
• plebian
• plebeyan
• plebean
• plebeane
• plebien
• more plebeian
• most plebeian

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