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plebeians

/plɪˈbiːənz/ /pləˈbiːənz/

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noun

Plébéiens, la plèbe

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. "

Dans la Rome antique, les plébéiens avaient moins de droits que les patriciens, qui constituaient la classe supérieure aisée.

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noun

Plébéiens, roturiers

A commoner, particularly a low, vulgar person.

Examples :

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

Le critique gastronomique a qualifié les clients du restaurant de burgers de plébéiens aux goûts peu sophistiqués.

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