plebeian

UK
/plɪˈbiː.ən/
US
/pləˈbiː.ən/

Translations

plebeiannoun
plebeians
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UK
/plɪˈbiː.ən/
US
/pləˈbiː.ən/
plébéienPersonne de condition sociale modeste ou commune.
Despite his plebeian origins, he rose to become a respected leader in the community.
Malgré ses origines plébéiennes, il est devenu un chef respecté de la communauté.
plébéienMembre des classes populaires dans la Rome antique.
In ancient Rome, plebeians often struggled for political equality with the patricians.
Dans la Rome antique, les plébéiens luttaient souvent pour l’égalité politique avec les patriciens.
Synonyms
lower-class person
ordinary person
plebeianadjective
more plebeian
Comp.
most plebeian
Super.
UK
/plɪˈbiː.ən/
US
/pləˈbiː.ən/
plébéienSens figuré : peu raffiné, commun, voire vulgaire.
His plebeian tastes were evident in his preference for fast food over gourmet dining.
Ses goûts plébéiens étaient évidents dans sa préférence pour la restauration rapide plutôt que pour la gastronomie.
plébéienRelatif au peuple commun, surtout dans la Rome antique.
The plebeian origins of the festival were evident in its simple and unpretentious celebrations.
Les origines plébéiennes de la fête étaient évidentes dans ses célébrations simples et sans prétention.
Additional translations
vulgaireSens figuré, quand l’idée de manque de raffinement est dominante.

Definitions

plebeiannoun
A member of the lower social classes in ancient Rome.
In ancient Rome, plebeians often struggled for political equality with the patricians.
A commoner or a person of lower social status.
Despite his plebeian origins, he rose to become a respected leader in the community.
plebeianadjective
Relating to or characteristic of the common people, especially in ancient Rome.
The plebeian origins of the festival were evident in its simple and unpretentious celebrations.
Lacking in refinement or sophistication; common or vulgar.
His plebeian tastes were evident in his preference for fast food over gourmet dining.