Plebeian

Today’s word: Plebeian

Pronunciation: /pləbi:ən/

Part of speech: adjective, noun

Etymology: from plēbēiu in Latin

Meaning: (as an adjective) 1. Connected with common people.

                                              2. Uncivilized.

                  (as a noun)   A person from a very low social class.

Usage: (as an adjective)    I hate him for his plebeian mentality.

             (as a noun)   He went to marry from among the plebeians

Synonyms: common, uncultivated, unrefined, commoner, peasant.

Antonyms: polished, aristocratic, patrician, cultivated.