The difference between Aristocratic and Plebeian

When used as adjectives, aristocratic means of, pertaining to, or favouring, an aristocracy, whereas plebeian means of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient rome.


Plebeian is also noun with the meaning: a member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient rome.

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  1. Aristocratic as an adjective:

    Of, pertaining to, or favouring, an aristocracy

    Examples:

    "An aristocratic constitution."

  2. Aristocratic as an adjective:

    Similar to the aristocracy; characteristic of, the aristocracy.

    Examples:

    "An aristocratic measure."

    " Aristocratic pride or manners."

  1. Plebeian as a noun (historical, Ancient Rome):

    A member of the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: commoner pleb plebe"

    "ant patrician"

  2. Plebeian as a noun (pejorative):

    A commoner, particularly a low, vulgar person.

    Examples:

    "synonyms: commoner villain peasant nobody"

    "ant noble aristocrat"

  1. Plebeian as an adjective (historical):

    Of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient Rome.

  2. Plebeian as an adjective:

    Of or concerning the common people.

  3. Plebeian as an adjective (pejorative):

    Common, particularly vulgar, crude, coarse, uncultured.

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