The difference between Plebeian and Popular

When used as adjectives, plebeian means of or concerning the plebs, the common citizens of ancient rome, whereas popular means common among the general public.


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

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  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.

  1. Popular as an adjective:

    Common among the general public; generally accepted.

  2. Popular as an adjective (legal):

    Concerning the people; public.

  3. Popular as an adjective:

    Pertaining to or deriving from the people or general public.

  4. Popular as an adjective (obsolete):

    Of low birth, not noble; vulgar, plebian.

  5. Popular as an adjective:

    Aimed at ordinary people, as opposed to specialists etc.; intended for general consumption.

  6. Popular as an adjective (obsolete):

    Cultivating the favour of the common people.

  7. Popular as an adjective:

    Liked by many people; generally pleasing, widely admired.

  8. Popular as an adjective:

    Adapted to the means of the common people; cheap.

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