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Peasant
01
a farmer who owns or rents a small piece of land, particularly in the past or in poorer countries
Examples
The peasant worked tirelessly in the fields, cultivating crops to feed his family and sell at the market.
During medieval times, peasants were the backbone of the feudal economy, providing labor and food for the nobility.
02
a person living in a rural area
Examples
The peasants of the countryside enjoyed a simple life.
She spent her childhood among peasants in the village.
03
a person who is impolite and lacks sophistication or proper manners
Examples
Despite his wealth, his crude behavior made some view him as a peasant.
She scoffed at the partygoers, thinking them peasants with no sense of elegance.
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peasanthood
peasantry
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