peasant

noun
UK: /ˈpez.ənt/
US: /ˈpez.ənt/

  1. A poor farmer who owns or rents a small amount of land.

    1. The peasant worked hard in the field all day long.
    2. Many people in the village were peasants, relying on agriculture for their livelihood.

  2. A person of low social status, especially in the past.

    1. In the old days, the peasant had few rights.
    2. Historically, peasants were often subjected to harsh treatment by the ruling classes.

  3. A rude, bad-mannered, or insensitive person.

    1. Don't be such a peasant, offer her your seat.
    2. His peasant-like behavior at the dinner party embarrassed everyone present.

Synonyms

farmer boor rustic villager churl countryman serf
peasant adjective

  1. Relating to or characteristic of peasants or their way of life.

    1. She wore a peasant blouse with embroidered flowers.
    2. The museum displayed peasant costumes and tools from the 19th century.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "peasant" in English means: A poor farmer who owns or rents a small amount of land., A person of low social status, especially in the past., A rude, bad-mannered, or insensitive person..

The phonetic transcription of "peasant" is /ˈpez.ənt/ in British English and /ˈpez.ənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "peasant": farmer, boor, rustic, villager, churl, countryman, serf.

Example usage of "peasant": "The peasant worked hard in the field all day long.". More examples on the page.