I. pli-ˈbē-ən noun
Etymology: Latin plebeius of the common people, from plebs common people
Date: 1533
1. : a member of the Roman plebs
2. : one of the common people
• ple·be·ian·ism -ə-ˌni-zəm noun
II. adjective
Date: 1566
1. : of or relating to plebeians
2. : crude or coarse in manner or style : common
• ple·be·ian·ly adverb