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plebeian

adjectivemasculine/femininegeneral usecommon/plɨˈbew/ple·beu

Definition

1

Relating to or belonging to the common people; a commoner, as opposed to the nobility or aristocracy. By extension, something considered vulgar or in poor taste.

Usage examples

In ancient Rome, plebeians fought for political rights.
He dismissed the popular music as plebeian and unrefined.

Common combinations

plebeian originplebeian tastesplebeian masses