peasant
ˈpɛzənt
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Definition of peasant - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
agricultureperson of low social status working in agriculture
  • The peasant worked tirelessly in the fields.
rustic serf
2.
insultUSunsophisticated or rude personUS
  • He dismissed the critic as nothing more than a peasant..
bumpkin rustic
3.
gamingTECH.worker unit in strategy gamesTECH.
  • The peasant gathered resources for the kingdom.
laborer serf
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Expressions with peasant

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dress inspired by traditional peasant clothing
The designer's new collection features a modern peasant dress.
loose blouse with gathered neckline, often traditional or with embroidery
She wore a white peasant top with blue embroidery.
family background coming from rural farm workers
He is proud of his peasant stock.
having family roots from rural farming people
He is proud to be of peasant stock.
loose blouse with wide sleeves, often with embroidery
She wore a white peasant blouse with blue embroidery.

Origin of peasant

French, paisant (countryman)

Terms with peasant included in their meaning

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peasant clothing
loose garment like a peasant's smock
history
free peasant of low rank in feudal society
Irish farmer
peasant farming a small plot in Ireland
agriculture
peasant or farmer in Arab countries
history
wealthy peasant in Russia owning a large farm
history
Russian peasant before 1917
rural worker
Russian peasant, especially male
history
Russian peasant before 1917

Examples of peasant in a sentence

  • Peasants gathered at the market to sell produce.
  • She called him a peasant for his lack of manners.
  • Don't be such a peasant, use the proper utensils.
  • The peasant built a farm near the river.
  • In the game, a peasant can repair buildings.

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  1. French:paysan, rustre, ...
  2. German:Bauer, Bauerntölpel, ...
  3. Italian:contadino, villano, ...
  4. Spanish:campesino, rústico, ...
  5. Portuguese:camponês, trabalhador, ...
  6. Chinese:农民, 粗人, ...
  7. Japanese:農民, 田舎者, ...
  8. Arabic:فَلّاح, فَظّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:אִכָּר, בַּרְבָּרִי, ...
  10. Russian:крестьянин, деревенщина, ...
  11. Ukrainian:селянин, невихована людина, ...
  12. Hindi:गरीब खेतिहर, गंवार, ...

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