Meaning
plebeian, commoner
- A member of the common people in ancient Rome.
- A commoner or person of low social rank (often with a pejorative nuance).
In a sentence
Nell'antica Roma i plebei lottarono a lungo per ottenere pari diritti.
In ancient Rome, plebeians fought for a long time to gain equal rights.
L'aristocrazia guardava con disprezzo ai plebei della città.
The aristocracy looked down with contempt upon the city's commoners.
Non comportarti come un plebeo a questa cena formale.
Don't behave like a vulgar commoner at this formal dinner.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| plebeo | masculine · singular |
| plebei | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Can also function as an adjective meaning 'vulgar', 'coarse', or 'plebeian'. Feminine form is 'plebea'.