What does plebs mean?
Plebs means plural of pleb.
Plebs
/plɛbz/ · noun
Meaning
plural of pleb.
Definitions by Sense
- plural of pleb
- (historical) The plebeian class of Ancient Rome.
- The common people, especially (derogatory) the mob.
Example Sentences
Why I am going with my pidgeons to the tribunall Plebs.
For 'tis an Easier Thing To make Trees Leape, and Stones selfe-burthens bring (As once Amphion to the walls of Thæbes,)
1993, Max Cavalera, "Refuse/Resist", Sepultura, Chaos A.D. Chaos A.D. / Tanks On The Streets / Confronting Police / Bleeding The Plebs
The history of Palermo was punctuated by such uprisings; when they happened, the great barons simply fled to the safety of their country villas, leaving the urban plebs free to sack their palaces in the city.
The lesser plebs are not unscrupulous troublemakers.
Synonyms for plebs
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for plebs?
Common synonyms include plebeiate, canaille, commonality, commonalty.
What is the opposite of plebs?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use plebs in a sentence?
Why I am going with my pidgeons to the tribunall Plebs.
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