noun
plebeian
Plebeian (noun) means a member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
noun
1
A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
2
A commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person.
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Etymology
From Latin plēbēius (“a commoner; common”) + -an (adjective-forming suffix), from Latin plēbēs + -ius (adjective-forming suffix), possibly under the influence of Middle French plebeyen, plebein, plebien (“a commoner”) and plebeien (“concerning the common people”). Cf. Medieval Latin plēbēiānus (“a commoner”), from plēbēius + -ānus.
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What is the meaning of plebeian?
"plebeian" (noun) means a member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
What are the different meanings of plebeian?
"plebeian" has 2 main meanings: 1. A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome; 2. A commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person.