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Synonyms of plebeian

8 similar words · 4 opposite words

Another word for plebeian is commoner. Other synonyms of plebeian are pleb, plebe, villain, peasant and nobody. The opposite of plebeian is aristocratic.

Synonyms and similar words for plebeian

nounA member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.

nounA commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person.

adjectiveMore synonyms

  • of vulgar
  • pertaining to the common people vulgar

Opposite of plebeian

nounA member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.

  • patricianA member of any of the families constituting the populus Romanus, or body of Roman citizens, before the development of...

nounA commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person.

adjectiveAntonym(s) of “of or pertaining to the common people”.

Meaning of plebeian

  1. noun A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
  2. noun A commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person.
  3. adjective Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.

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Questions about synonyms of plebeian

What is another word for plebeian?
Plebeian has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as commoner, pleb, plebe, villain, peasant, nobody, of and pertaining to the common people.
What is the opposite of plebeian?
The opposite of plebeian is aristocratic.
What does plebeian mean?
Plebeian means a member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.

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