Plebeian
/ˌplɛbɪˈiən/
Definitions
- (adj.) Pertaining to the common people, especially in contrast to the elite in legal or societal hierarchies.
The plebeian class lacked the political privileges reserved for patricians in ancient Rome.
- (n.) A member of the common people, typically without aristocratic or privileged status in legal contexts.
The plebeians petitioned for rights that the ruling class had long monopolized.
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- plebeians
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In legal history, 'plebeian' often distinguishes social and legal status affecting rights and privileges; use context to clarify social versus legal implications.
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