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plebeians

/plɪˈbiːənz/ /pləˈbiːənz/

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noun

Plebejer, das gemeine Volk

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

Examples :

"In ancient Rome, the plebeians had fewer rights than the patricians, who were the wealthy upper class. "

Im alten Rom hatten die Plebejer weniger Rechte als die Patrizier, die die wohlhabende Oberschicht waren.

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noun

Gemeinbürger, Pöbel

A commoner, particularly a low, vulgar person.

Examples :

"The restaurant critic dismissed the burger joint's customers as plebeians with unsophisticated tastes. "

Der Restaurantkritiker tat die Kunden des Burger-Restaurants als Pöbel mit unfeinem Geschmack ab.

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