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plebe

/pliːb/ /plib/

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Visual illustration for the word "patricians" - (antiquity) A member of any of the families constituting the populus Romanus, or body of Roman citizens, before the development of the plebeian order; later, one who, by right of birth or by special privilege conferred, belonged to the senior class of Romans, who, with certain property, had by right a seat in the Roman Senate.
patriciansnoun
/pəˈtrɪʃənz/ /peɪˈtrɪʃənz/

(antiquity) A member of any of the families constituting the populus Romanus, or body of Roman citizens, before the development of the plebeian order; later, one who, by right of birth or by special privilege conferred, belonged to the senior class of Romans, who, with certain property, had by right a seat in the Roman Senate.

"In ancient Rome, the patricians held significant power and influence, controlling the Senate and often leading the government. "

Visual illustration for the word "opportunities" - A chance for advancement, progress or profit.
opportunitiesnoun
/ˌɒp.əˈtjuː.nɪ.tiz/ /ˌɑpɚˈtunətiz/

A chance for advancement, progress or profit.

""Learning a new language opens up many opportunities for travel and better job prospects." "

Visual illustration for the word "learning" - To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.
learningverb
/ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ /ˈlɝnɪŋ/

To acquire, or attempt to acquire knowledge or an ability to do something.

"My sister is learning to play the guitar. "

Visual illustration for the word "usually" - Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.
usuallyadverb
/ˈjuːʒju(ə)li/ /ˈjuːʒ(ʊə)li/

Most of the time; less than always, but more than occasionally.

"Except for one or two days a year, he usually walks to work."

Visual illustration for the word "struggled" - To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.
struggledverb
/ˈstɹʌɡl̩d/

To strive, to labour in difficulty, to fight (for or against), to contend.

"During the centuries, the people of Ireland struggled constantly to assert their right to govern themselves."

Visual illustration for the word "plebeian" - A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.
plebeiannoun
/pliˈbiːən/

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

"The senator, despite his expensive suit, claimed to remember his roots as a plebeian, growing up in a small apartment. "

Visual illustration for the word "traditions" - A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.
traditionsnoun
/trəˈdɪʃənz/

A part of culture that is passed from person to person or generation to generation, possibly differing in detail from family to family, such as the way to celebrate holidays.

"Our family has many traditions, such as the special foods we eat on Thanksgiving, which differ slightly from the traditions of my cousins. "

Visual illustration for the word "freshman" - A novice; one in the rudiments of knowledge.
freshmannoun
/ˈfɹɛʃmən/

A novice; one in the rudiments of knowledge.

"The new employee was a freshman at the company, still learning the basic procedures. "

Visual illustration for the word "citizens" - A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally-recognized rights or duties.
citizensnoun
/ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally-recognized rights or duties.

"The citizens of our town voted for a new mayor in the election. "

Visual illustration for the word "advancement" - The act of advancing, ; promotion to a higher place or dignity
advancementnoun
/ædˈvæns.mɛnt/

The act of advancing, ; promotion to a higher place or dignity

"the advancement of learning"

Visual illustration for the word "military" - Armed forces.
militarynoun
/ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɹi/ /ˈmɪl.ɪ.tɛɹ.i/

Armed forces.

"He spent six years in the military."

Visual illustration for the word "republic" - A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.
republicnoun
[ɹɪˈpʌblɪk]

A state where sovereignty rests with the people or their representatives, rather than with a monarch or emperor; a country with no monarchy.

"The United States is a republic; the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is a constitutional monarchy."