Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪsənt/

Definitions

Noun

A peasant is a member of the lowest social class in a traditional rural society, typically engaged in farming or agriculture. They often live in villages and have limited education and economic opportunities.

Verb (archaic)

To work as a peasant or engage in peasant-like labor.

Phrases

• “Working the land as a peasant”
• “A peasant’s hard life”
• “Peasant uprising”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The village was home to a community of simple peasants who relied on farming for their livelihood.”
• Verb (archaic): “She remembered her childhood, spending long days peasanting in the fields with her family.”

Synonyms

• Farmer
• Agricultural worker
• Country dweller
• Laborer (in a rural context)
• Tiller of the soil

Antonyms

• Noble
• Aristocrat
• Landowner
• Elite
• Urbanite