plebeians

noun

Pronunciation: /plɪˈbiːənz/

Definition

Common people or members of the lower social class, especially in ancient Rome.

Examples

• The plebeians demanded more political representation from the ruling patrician class.

• Ancient Roman history is defined by the ongoing power struggle between the elite and the plebeians.

• He spoke to the crowd like a populist leader, championing the rights of the plebeians against the aristocracy.

Synonyms of plebeians

Words with a similar meaning to plebeians:

• commoners
• masses
• proletariat
• plebs

Antonyms of plebeians

Words with the opposite meaning to plebeians:

• patricians
• aristocracy

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