Plebeyos (en. Commoners)

/ple'βe.ʝos/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
People from the lower social class.
In ancient Rome, plebeians were common citizens.
En la antigua Roma, los plebeyos eran ciudadanos comunes.
Individuals who do not belong to the aristocracy.
The plebeians fought for more rights in society.
Los plebeyos lucharon por más derechos en la sociedad.
Common people in a social or cultural context.
The plebeians were often excluded from political decisions.
Los plebeyos a menudo eran excluidos de las decisiones políticas.

Etymology

From the Latin 'plebeius', which means 'of the plebe'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

plebeian behavior
Act or behavior of plebeians, which may be considered vulgar.
plebeyada
plebeian at heart
A person who, although wealthy, maintains simple values.
plebeyo de corazón
plebeian dealings
Agreements or negotiations that are considered low-level.
tratos plebeyos

Related Words

plebe
A set of people who do not belong to the aristocracy.
plebe
lower class
A social group that occupies a lower economic and social level.
clase baja
vulgarity
Quality of being vulgar or rude, associated with plebeians.
vulgaridad

Slang Meanings

Phrase that denotes contempt towards the lower class.
That idea is very plebeian, it's not at my level.
Esa idea es muy plebeya, no está a mi nivel.
To refer to something of low quality or common.
That restaurant is very plebeian, it's not worth it.
Ese restaurante es muy plebeyo, no vale la pena.