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plebeianism

ple·be·ian
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pli-bee-uh n]
    • /plɪˈbi ən/
    • /plɪˈbi(ː)ənɪz(ə)m /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pli-bee-uh n]
    • /plɪˈbi ən/

Definitions of plebeianism word

  • adjective plebeianism belonging or pertaining to the common people. 1
  • adjective plebeianism of, relating to, or belonging to the ancient Roman plebs. 1
  • adjective plebeianism common, commonplace, or vulgar: a plebeian joke. 1
  • noun plebeianism a member of the common people. 1
  • noun plebeianism a member of the ancient Roman plebs. 1

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Origin of plebeianism

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Latin plēbēi(us) of the plebs (plēbē(s) plebs + -ius adj. suffix) + -an

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Parts of speech for Plebeianism

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

plebeianism popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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