plebian
/plɪˈbiːən/
ple · bi · an
plɪ · ˈbiː · ən
English Definition
adj. common ordinary working-class
Significado en Español
plebeyo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thuộc tầng lớp bình dân
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Example Sentence
He preferred the company of plebian people.
他更喜欢平民的陪伴。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
pleb (commoner) + ian→ commoner, vulgar.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the closest synonym for the word “plebian”:
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A
elite
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B
common
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C
wealthy
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D
unique
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B — common.
“plebian” means adj. common ordinary working-class
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The snobbish critic dismissed the wildly popular show as hopelessly ______.
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A
plebian
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B
refined
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C
noble
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D
elegant
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A — plebian.
“plebian” means adj. common ordinary working-class
Common questions about “plebian”
What does “plebian” mean?
plebian — adj. common ordinary working-class. In Chinese: 平民的.
How do you pronounce “plebian”?
plebian is pronounced /plɪˈbiːən/. It breaks into 3 syllables: ple · bi · an.
How do you use “plebian” in a sentence?
He preferred the company of plebian people. (他更喜欢平民的陪伴。)
What are synonyms for “plebian”?
common, unrefined — all close in meaning to plebian (adj. common ordinary working-class).
Is “plebian” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. plebian appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “plebian”?
pleb (commoner) + ian→ commoner, vulgar.
