peasant

noun C1

Meaning

A peasant is a member of a traditional agricultural labor class, often characterized by subsistence farming practices and a socio-economic status marked by limited access to resources, education, and political power, typically situated within a feudal or
💡 While "peasant" historically refers to rural agricultural workers, its use in contemporary discourse may carry pejorative connotations or evoke stereotypes, thus necessitating careful contextualization to avoid misinterpretation.

Example Sentences

The peasant worked diligently to improve the village's agricultural output .
The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn till dusk .

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