English Language Learners Definition of plebeian : a member of the common people of ancient Rome. : a common person. Where did the word plebeian come from? plebeian (n.) “member of the lowest class or the common people,” 1530s, from Latin plebius “person not of noble rank,” from adjective meaningRead More →

The Tribunes of the Plebs were elected by the Plebeian Council. At first, only 2 to 5 Tribunes were elected until the College of 10 was introduced in 457 BC. They served as spokespeople for the plebeians of Rome, with a purpose of protecting the interests of the plebeians againstRead More →