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plebe
[/pliːb/]
noun
pl: plebes
calouro; recruta; pessoa de baixa patente
1.
A first-year student at a military academy or college
The plebe was assigned to a senior mentor during his first year at the academy.
O calouro foi designado para um mentor veterano durante seu primeiro ano na academia.
2.
A person of low rank or status; a commoner or ordinary person
In Roman times, a plebe had fewer rights than the patricians.
Na Roma Antiga, um plebeu tinha menos direitos que os patrícios.
3.
A recruit or novice in any field
As a plebe in the police force, he had much to learn.
Como recruta na polícia, ele tinha muito a aprender.
NYC Slang
newbie; rookie
Synonyms
freshman
recruit
novice
commoner
plebeian
Antonyms
senior
veteran
patrician
expert
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
calouro; recruta
Most common in academic and military contexts
Portugal
calouro; recruta
Similar usage as Brazil, primarily in military contexts
Historical/Latin
plebeu
When referring to ancient Roman social class
Related Idioms & Phrases
plebe year - the challenging first year at a military academy
from plebe to commander - progression through ranks
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