peasant

peas-ant · noun

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Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (Historical) A poor farmer or agricultural laborer of low social status, especially in feudal societies.

  2. 2.

    A person who lives in the country and works on the land, especially in developing countries.

  3. 3.

    (Informal, derogatory) An ignorant, rude, or unsophisticated person.

Forms

plural: peasants

Related words

Antonyms: aristocrat, noble
See also: farmer, serf, villager
Synonyms: farmer, rustic, villager

Etymology

From Old French paisant meaning "country dweller," from pais (country), from Latin pagus (rural district).