peasant


Definition: Meaning of, peasant in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpɛz(ə)nt /

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peasant peasants
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  1. a poor farmer who owns or rents a small amount of land, either in past times or in poor countries
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  2. old-fashioned informal an insulting word for someone who does not behave politely in social situations or is not well-educated
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peasant used in phrases

  • Peasant's Revolt (noun)
    1. a widespread rebellion in 1381 against poll taxes and other inequities that oppressed the poorer people of England; suppressed by Richard II
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