What is a “pleb” in ancient Rome?

 In ancient Rome, the term "pleb" (short for plebeius) referred to a member of the plebeian class, which was a social class that was lower in status than the patrician class. The plebeian class included commoners, such as farmers, artisans, and merchants, as well as some lower-ranking officials and soldiers.

The plebeian class had limited political and legal rights, and they were often subject to the authority of the patricians, who were members of the aristocracy and held the highest positions in Roman society. However, the plebeians played a significant role in the economy and social life of ancient Rome, and over time, they were able to gain greater political and legal rights and increase their influence in Roman society.