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'''Plebians''' were the lower class in early [[Rome]], composed of small farmers and shopkeepers. The status of a Plebian was comparable to that of [[commoner]] in Europe, while the [[patricians]] were the Roman equivalent of nobility.

'''Plebians''' were the lower class in early [[Rome]], composed of small farmers and shopkeepers. The status of a Plebian was comparable to that of [[commoner]] in Europe, while the [[patricians]] were the Roman equivalent of nobility. 'Pleb' is used as an insult.

Social status was inherited in ancient Rome, although it was possible to ascend to patrician status by marriage, and in rare cases promotion.

Social status was inherited in ancient Rome, although it was possible to ascend to patrician status by marriage, and in rare cases promotion.