Plebeian (Noun)
Meaning
One of the common people.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The plebeian crowd cheered as the gladiators entered the arena.
- In ancient Rome, the plebeian class made up the majority of the population.
- The politician's attempt to connect with the plebeian voters was seen as insincere by many.
- The plebeian quarters of the city were overcrowded and lacked basic amenities.
- The artist's use of plebeian subjects in his paintings was a departure from the traditional focus on nobility.