noun
plebe
Plebe (noun) means a plebeian, a member of the lower class of Roman citizens.
noun
1
A plebeian, a member of the lower class of Roman citizens.
2
The plebs, the plebeian class.
3
The similar lower class of any area.
4
A freshman cadet at a military academy.
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Etymology
From Latin plēbs (“the plebeian class”), probably via Middle French plebe (“plebeians, commoners, the rabble”) and possibly later understood as a clipping of plebeian. Cognate with Italian plebe, Spanish plebe, Portuguese plebe.
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What is the meaning of plebe?
"plebe" (noun) means a plebeian, a member of the lower class of Roman citizens.
What are the different meanings of plebe?
"plebe" has 3 main meanings: 1. A plebeian, a member of the lower class of Roman citizens; 2. The plebs, the plebeian class; 3. The similar lower class of any area.