Plebe (Noun)
Meaning
A military trainee (as at a military academy).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The plebe stood at attention as the drill instructor inspected his uniform.
- During his first year at the academy, the young officer was known as a plebe and was required to follow strict rules.
- Life as a plebe at the military academy was grueling, with early morning wake-up calls and endless drills.
- The upperclassmen at the academy often gave the plebe a hard time, testing his resolve and dedication.
- As a plebe, he was at the bottom of the hierarchy Dupont had to follow the orders of his superiors without question.