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Plebeian Definition & Meaning

plebeian
adjective
  1. of or associated with the great masses of people; "the common people in those days suffered greatly"; "behavior that branded him as common"; "his square plebeian nose"; "a vulgar and objectionable person"; "the unwashed masses"
noun
  1. one of the common people

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What does plebeian mean?
of or associated with the great masses of people; "the common people in those days suffered greatly"; "behavior that branded him as common"; "his square plebeian nose"; "a vulgar and objectionable person"; "the unwashed masses" one of the common people
What part of speech is plebeian?
Plebeian is an adjective and a noun.
How many definitions does plebeian have?
Plebeian has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).

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