1. a first-year student at a military academy
Usage: military academy context
2. a member of the common people; a commoner
Usage: informal; sometimes derogatory

Examples

• The plebe struggled to keep up with the demanding training schedule.
• New plebes must follow strict rules during their first year at the academy.
• The upperclassmen were responsible for training the incoming plebes.
• He was treated like a plebe despite his wealthy background.
• The senator claimed to represent the plebes against the wealthy elite.
• During plebe year, students have very limited privileges.