plebeian vs vulgar

plebeian

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

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

  • Of or concerning the common people. 

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

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

vulgar

adj
  • Debased, uncouth, distasteful, obscene. 

  • Being a vulgar fraction. 

  • Common, usual; of the typical kind. 

  • Having to do with ordinary, common people. 

noun
  • The common people. 

  • The vernacular tongue or common language of a country. 

  • A common, ordinary person. 

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