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# The Lower Social Classes of Roman Society (Humiliores) The lower classes of Roman society were known as the *Humiliores*. They were divided into several groups: * **The Plebeians:** This was the largest group, consisting of citizens who were not part of the upper classes. Plebeians were often...

# The Lower Social Classes of Roman Society (Humiliores) The lower classes of Roman society were known as the *Humiliores*. They were divided into several groups: * **The Plebeians:** This was the largest group, consisting of citizens who were not part of the upper classes. Plebeians were often divided between urban and rural groups, with the urban plebeians generally having a more comfortable socioeconomic level compared to their rural counterparts. They included wealthy citizens who were not from patrician families, artisans, merchants, proletarians, and individuals employed by the state or in other positions. * **Foreigners (Peregrini):** They were not Roman citizens and lacked full rights. * **Freedmen (Affranchis):** People who were once slaves but purchased or earned their freedom. * **Slaves (Esclaves):** The lowest social group in Roman society, lacking any legal rights.