The Plebs was the general body of Roman citizens (as distinguished from slaves) in Ancient Rome. They were distinct from the higher order of the patricians. A member of the plebs was known as a plebeian . The term's used more commonly today to refer to one who's in the middle or lower order, or who appears to be; however, in Rome, plebeians could become quite wealthy and influential. The origin of the separation into orders's unclear, and it's disputed whether the Romans were divided, under the… (More on Plebs)