plebian

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Gaius Marius was a plebian and commoner who rose up the ranks of the Roman army and emerged as the leader of the populares.

From Textbooks • Apr. 19, 2023

I am but a mere mortal, with access to plebian skincare.

From The Verge • Dec. 14, 2018

After 366 B.C., normally one of the two consuls was a plebian.

From Washington Post • Dec. 2, 2016

But, he was convinced that this more plebian habit could be studied far more cheaply, elsewhere and on his own.

From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2014

After a time, Dr. Trefusis shrugged, went to the desk, and drew forth the text, and, he having set it before me, we began to read of the plebian revolution in Rome.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party" by M.T. Anderson