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plebeian

UK
/plɪˈbiː.ən/
US
/pləˈbiː.ən/

Translations

plebeiannoun
plebeians
pl
UK
/plɪˈbiː.ən/
US
/pləˈbiː.ən/
плебейистор.; также перен. пренебр.
In ancient Rome, a plebeian had fewer rights than a patrician.
В древнем Риме плебей имел меньше прав, чем патриций.
Additional translations
простолюдин
Synonyms
commoner
proletarian
peasant
lower-class person
ordinary person
Antonyms
patrician
aristocrat
noble
plebeianadjective
more plebeian
Comp.
most plebeian
Super.
UK
/plɪˈbiː.ən/
US
/pləˈbiː.ən/
плебейскийистор.; также перен. о вкусах, манерах; может иметь пренебрежительный оттенок
His plebeian tastes were obvious.
Его плебейские вкусы были очевидны.
Additional translations
простонародный
вульгарныйо манерах, речи, вкусах; с оттенком пренебрежения
мещанскийо вкусах, взглядах, ценностях; с пренебрежительным оттенком
обывательскийо вкусах, предпочтениях, взглядах; нейтр. или с оттенком пренебрежения
Synonyms
common
ordinary
vulgar
lowly
unrefined
proletarian
Antonyms
aristocratic
noble
elite

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.
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