peasant
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.
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
1Other words from peasant
- peas·ant·like, adjective
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How to use peasant in a sentence
"Absolutely, monsieur," I answered in a rough peasantlike voice.
The Seats Of The Mighty, Complete | Gilbert ParkerHer skin was lightly tanned, and she looked strong, but not at all peasantlike.
A Voyage to Arcturus | David Lindsay
British Dictionary definitions for peasant
/ (ˈpɛzənt) /
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
Origin of peasant
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Cultural definitions for 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.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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