plebeian

noun
UK: /plɪˈbiːən/
US: /plɪˈbiːən/

  1. A common person, especially one from a lower social class.

    1. He considered himself above the plebeian tastes of the masses.
    2. The senator's remarks were seen as condescending to the plebeian voters.

Synonyms

commoner lower-class vulgar crude
plebeian adjective

  1. Relating to common people; characteristic of a lower social class.

    1. The restaurant had a plebeian atmosphere.
    2. His plebeian origins never stopped him from achieving great success.

  2. Lacking refinement; coarse or vulgar.

    1. I found his jokes rather plebeian.
    2. The critic described the movie as having plebeian humor and a predictable plot.

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "plebeian" is /plɪˈbiːən/ in British English and /plɪˈbiːən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plebeian": commoner, lower-class, vulgar, crude.

Example usage of "plebeian": "He considered himself above the plebeian tastes of the masses.". More examples on the page.