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plebeian

adjectivemasculine/feminine/plɨˈbew/medium

ple·beu

Definition

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.
In ancient Rome, plebeians fought for political rights.
He dismissed the popular music as plebeian and unrefined.
Common collocations
plebeian originplebeian tastesplebeian masses

Etymology

Do latim 'plebeius', de 'plebs, plebis' (a plebe, o povo comum).

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