peasant
[ pez-uh nt ]
/ ˈpɛz ənt /
noun
a member of a class of persons, as in Europe, Asia, and Latin America, who are small farmers or farm laborers of low social rank.
a coarse, unsophisticated, boorish, uneducated person of little financial means.
adjective
of, relating to, or characteristic of peasants or their traditions, way of life, crafts, etc.
of or designating a style of clothing modeled on the folk costumes of Western cultures, especially women's full-sleeved, round-necked blouses and long, full skirts.
Origin of peasant
OTHER WORDS FROM peasant
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peary, robert e.,
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British Dictionary definitions for peasant
peasant
/ (ˈpɛzənt) /
noun
- a member of a class of low social status that depends on either cottage industry or agricultural labour as a means of subsistence
- (as modifier)peasant dress
informal
a person who lives in the country; rustic
informal
an uncouth or uncultured person
Word Origin for peasant
C15: from Anglo-French, from Old French
païsant, from
païs country, from Latin
pāgus rural area; see
pagan
Cultural definitions for peasant
peasant
A farmer or agricultural worker of low status. The word is applied chiefly to agricultural workers in Asia, Europe, and South America, who generally adhere to traditional agricultural practices and have little social mobility or freedom.