Meaning of Plebeian | Babel Free
pliˈbiːənDefinitions
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A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome. Ancient-Rome, historical
- A commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person.
Equivalents
Examples
“Na plebeane will tak þe dochter of ane patriciane but hir consent.”
“The cognomen was first used in patrician families, who were distinguished from the plebeians by their three names.”
“There blude... vald hef na bettir cullour nor the blude of ane plebien or of ane mecanik craftis man.”
“The feelings of our heart, the agitation of our passions, the vehemence of our affections, dissipate all its conclusions, and reduce the profound philosopher to a mere plebeian.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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