philistine vs plebeian

philistine

noun
  • A person who is ignorant or uneducated; specifically, a person who lacks appreciation of or is antagonistic towards art or culture, and who has pedestrian tastes. 

adj
  • Ignorant or uneducated; specifically, lacking appreciation for or antagonistic towards art or culture, and having pedestrian tastes. 

plebeian

noun
  • A commoner, particularly (derogatory) a low, vulgar person. 

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

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

  • Of or concerning the common people. 

  • Common, particularly (derogatory) vulgar, crude, coarse, uncultured. 

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