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pleb

/plɛb/ noun · British & US
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What does pleb mean?

noun

A common person, especially one who is considered to be of low social class or lacking in refinement or culture. A person who is considered to be of the common people, as opposed to the aristocracy or upper class.

Example

"The politician was accused of speaking down to the plebs, using language that was too complex for ordinary people to understand."

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