plebeian

Example Sentences

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All the enlightened reformers in Europe were desperately trying to eliminate the peasant peculiarities and plebeian dialects that divided the peoples of their nations.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

Its practical function: No one, neither courtier nor plebeian, could stand close to the queen, conspicuous in her splendid isolation.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2024

Wearing the jacket seemingly transforms you from a plebeian to a shapeless, off-duty celebrity ready for a paparazzi shot.

From New York Times • Nov. 24, 2021

But the policy is not being implemented at the equally delicious but more plebeian Shake Shack chain, a separate company that he founded and whose board he chairs.

From Washington Post • Aug. 5, 2021

He liked the community’s stasis, its plebeian virtues and unassuming mien.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer