PLEBIFY Meaning and
Definition
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Plebify is a verb that primarily means to transform or reduce someone or something to the level or status of a common or ordinary person or thing, often by diminishing their qualities, dignity, or social standing. The term originates from the word "pleb," which is a colloquial term for a member of the working class or the common people.
When used figuratively, plebify refers to a process where an individual's or a group's reputation, character, or social status is degraded or debased, usually by being associated with or adopting characteristics or behaviors considered ordinary, banal, or lacking in refinement. This may involve conforming to societal norms, losing uniqueness or distinction, or compromising principles or values.
The term can also be used more generally to describe the act of popularizing or bringing something down to the level of the masses. For example, in the context of art or literature, when a highbrow work is adapted or simplified to cater to a wider audience, it can be said that it has been plebified.
Overall, plebify describes a process of diminishing someone's or something's importance, prestige, or uniqueness, typically resulting in a loss of refinement or distinction. It is a term that holds connotations of social stratification and reinforces the divide between the elite and the ordinary.
Etymology of PLEBIFY
The word plebify is derived from the noun pleb, which originated from the Latin word plebs, meaning the common people or the lower social classes in ancient Rome. The suffix -ify is derived from the Latin word facere, meaning to make or to cause. Therefore, plebify can be understood as to make or cause someone to become a pleb or part of the common people.
Conjugate verb Plebify
CONDITIONAL
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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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FUTURE
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IMPERATIVE
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PRESENT
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PRESENT CONTINUOUS
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