Synonyms for plebe

Grammar : Noun

Spell : pleeb

Phonetic Transcription : plib

Top 10 synonyms for plebe

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Définition of plebe

Origin : also pleb, "member of the lowest class at a U.S. military academy," 1833, probably a shortened form of plebeian "one of the lower class," which in Latin also had the short form plebs or plebes.

As in novice : noun person just learning something
As in plebeian : noun person of lower class
As in recruit : noun person beginning service
As in cadet : noun military trainee
As in undergraduate : noun college student

Example sentences :

Not since his probation as a plebe, had he consorted with such a bunch of "hush-mouths."
Extract from : « Next Door, Next World » by Robert Donald Locke

Before this change the life of the plebe on the summer cruise was not a bed of roses.
Extract from : « Pike & Cutlass » by George Gibbs

There won't even a plebe speak to him, 'cept me an' you an' Injun.
Extract from : « A Cadet's Honor » by Upton Sinclair

And besides, Bull had sworn to haze that plebe, and he meant to do it.
Extract from : « A Cadet's Honor » by Upton Sinclair

The plebe ducked; he was quick and agile in body as he was in mind.
Extract from : « A Cadet's Honor » by Upton Sinclair

He found the plebe, and got right to work to say what he had to say.
Extract from : « A Cadet's Honor » by Upton Sinclair

The plebe turned, exhausted though he was, and headed for it.
Extract from : « A Cadet's Honor » by Upton Sinclair

Many a plebe's nightmares are punctuated with just such periods as these.
Extract from : « A Cadet's Honor » by Upton Sinclair

The figure in blue, however, was the only one the plebe saw.
Extract from : « On Guard » by Upton Sinclair

But that's the first time I ever heard of a plebe playing tricks on yearlings.
Extract from : « On Guard » by Upton Sinclair

Antonyms for plebe

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