1. of or relating to common people; lacking in refinement or culture

1. a member of the common people, especially in ancient Rome
Usage: historical
2. a person who lacks refinement or culture

Examples

• The senator dismissed the concerns as plebeian worries.
• His plebeian tastes in art shocked the gallery owners.
• In ancient Rome, plebeians fought for political rights.
• She considered his manners too plebeian for high society.
• The plebeians formed the majority of Rome’s population.
• Don’t be such a plebeian about fine dining.
• The patricians looked down on the plebeians.