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Plebeian

Of or pertaining to the Roman plebs, or common people.

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Lowborn 84% connected

Born in a low condition or rank; -- opposed to highborn.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Lowborn 84% connected

Born in a low condition or rank; -- opposed to highborn.

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Commoner 76% connected

One of the common people; one having no rank of nobility.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Philistine 76% connected

A native or an inhabitant of ancient Philistia, a coast region of southern Palestine.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Folk 70% connected

Alt. of Folks

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Folks 70% connected

In Anglo-Saxon times, the people of a group of townships or villages; a community; a tribe.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Common 92% connected

Belonging or relating equally, or similarly, to more than one; as, you and I have a common interest in the property.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Unwashed 92% connected

Not washed or cleansed; filthy; unclean.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Vulgar 92% connected

Of or pertaining to the mass, or multitude, of people; common; general; ordinary; public; hence, in general use; vernacular.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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