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- pronunciation:
- pl
bi
n
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
in ancient Roman society, of or belonging to the class of commoners; not patrician.
Although patricians had higher social standing, plebeian citizens owned land and often had substantial wealth and power.- antonyms:
- patrician
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| definition 2: |
pertaining to or characteristic of the common people; commonplace; crude.
- antonyms:
- aristocratic, noble, patrician, refined
- similar words:
- ignoble, mob, popular, vulgar
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| related words: |
lowly, mass |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
in ancient Roman society, a member of the class of commoners.
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| definition 2: |
one who is not a member of the upper class; common person.
- antonyms:
- aristocrat, noble, patrician
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| definition 3: |
one whose tastes and manners are considered commonplace or coarse.
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| related words: |
people |
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