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plebeian

adjective noun

of or associated with the great masses of people

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
P
Ends with
N
Contains
LE
Scrabble score
12
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

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Pronunciation

pliˈbiːən

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Definitions

adjective

  1. of or associated with the great masses of people

    “the common people in those days suffered greatly”

noun

  1. one of the common people

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Example Sentences

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

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