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Definition of
plebeian adjective
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
plebeian
adjective
adjective
NAmE
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pləˈbiən
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1
connected with ordinary people or people of the lower social classes
2
(
disapproving
)
lacking in culture or education
plebeian tastes
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