plebeianism

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ple·be·ian (pl

-b

adj.

1. Of or relating to the common people of ancient Rome: a plebeian magistrate.

2. Of, belonging to, or characteristic of commoners.

3. Unrefined or coarse in nature or manner; common or vulgar: plebeian tastes.

1. One of the common people of ancient Rome.

2. A member of the lower classes.

3. A vulgar or coarse person.

[From Latin plbius, from plbs, plb-, the common people; see pel-¹ in Indo-European roots.]

ple·beian·ism n.

ple·beian·ly adv.

plebeianism

the quality of having common manners, character, or style. — plebeian, n., adj.

See also: Behavior

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