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    Plebe (en. Plebs)

    /ˈple.βe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Lower class in society, generally associated with a lack of privileges.
    The plebe organized itself to demand better working conditions.
    La plebe se organizó para exigir mejores condiciones laborales.
    People or mass of common citizens as opposed to the elites.
    Political leaders must listen to the voices of the plebe.
    Los líderes políticos deben escuchar las voces de la plebe.
    Refers to common people, without social distinction.
    The plebe often feels ignored by politicians.
    La plebe a menudo se siente ignorada por los políticos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'plebs', which refers to the lower class of society in Rome.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    voice of the plebe
    The common or general opinion of the population.
    voz de la plebe
    plebe and aristocracy
    Comparison between the common people and the upper class.
    plebe y aristocracia
    in terms of plebe
    Simple or vulgar expressions.
    en términos de plebe

    Related Words

    plebeianism
    Tendency or attitude of the plebe.
    plebeyismo
    plebeian
    Belonging to or resembling the plebe.
    plebeyo
    aristocracy
    Privileged class in society opposed to the plebe.
    aristocracia

    Slang Meanings

    Person of low class or lacking culture.
    Don't be plebe, try to learn something new.
    No seas plebe, intenta aprender algo nuevo.
    Someone who behaves in a vulgar manner.
    Only a plebe would do something like that in public.
    Solo un plebe haría algo así en público.