Plebe

/pliːb/
noun

A student in the first year at a military or naval academy.

As a plebe, he had to go through basic military training and familiarize himself with the academy's rules and regulations.
Visual representation of "plebe" - A student in the first year at a military or naval academy

Often appears as...

  • plebe year
  • plebe summer

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Academic

noun

A common person, someone of low social status.

In ancient Rome, plebes were the general body of Roman citizens distinct from the privileged class of the patricians.
Visual representation of "plebe" - A common person, someone of low social status

Often appears as...

  • roman plebes
  • plebe class

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

Historical

noun

A student in the first year at a military or naval academy.

As a plebe, he had to go through basic military training and familiarize himself with the academy's rules and regulations.
Visual representation of "plebe" - A student in the first year at a military or naval academy

Often appears as...

  • plebe year
  • plebe summer

Usage tips

Academic

noun

A common person, someone of low social status.

In ancient Rome, plebes were the general body of Roman citizens distinct from the privileged class of the patricians.
Visual representation of "plebe" - A common person, someone of low social status

Often appears as...

  • roman plebes
  • plebe class

Usage tips

Formal, Disapproving

Historical

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Military Specific

Used exclusively in military or naval academies, referring to new cadets.

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The plebes received their uniforms today.
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Hierarchy

Implies a lower position in the academy's hierarchy and less experience.

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During exercises, plebes usually follow the lead of senior cadets.
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Time-specific

Only used for the first academic year or initial training period.

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After he finishes his plebe year, he'll be a sophomore.
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Military Specific

Used exclusively in military or naval academies, referring to new cadets.

Illustration for Military Specific
The plebes received their uniforms today.
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Hierarchy

Implies a lower position in the academy's hierarchy and less experience.

Illustration for Hierarchy
During exercises, plebes usually follow the lead of senior cadets.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Time-specific

Only used for the first academic year or initial training period.

Illustration for Time-specific
After he finishes his plebe year, he'll be a sophomore.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Military Specific

Used exclusively in military or naval academies, referring to new cadets.

Illustration for Military Specific
The plebes received their uniforms today.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Hierarchy

Implies a lower position in the academy's hierarchy and less experience.

Illustration for Hierarchy
During exercises, plebes usually follow the lead of senior cadets.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Time-specific

Only used for the first academic year or initial training period.

Illustration for Time-specific
After he finishes his plebe year, he'll be a sophomore.
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Quote examples

David Robinson

American Athlete

You are overboard in deep open water without a PFD (personal floatation device), or at least that's what your instructor is yelling. Sink or swim, plebe.
Portrait of David Robinson

Quote examples

David Robinson

American Athlete

You are overboard in deep open water without a PFD (personal floatation device), or at least that's what your instructor is yelling. Sink or swim, plebe.
Portrait of David Robinson
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