Peasant

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛzənt/

Definitions of peasant

noun a person who is poor or has low social status, typically a farmer or laborer

Example Sentences

A1 The peasant worked in the fields all day.

A2 The peasant lived in a small village and grew crops for a living.

B1 The peasant's life was hard, but they were proud of their work.

B2 The peasant's humble lifestyle was a stark contrast to the luxurious lives of the nobility.

C1 The peasant's revolt against the oppressive landowners led to significant social change.

C2 The peasant's resilience and determination in the face of adversity inspired others to stand up for their rights.

Examples of peasant in a Sentence

formal The peasant worked hard in the fields to provide for his family.

informal The peasant down the road always has the best vegetables in town.

slang That peasant dude is always so chill and laid back.

figurative She felt like a peasant in a world of royalty, always struggling to keep up with the wealthy elite.

Grammatical Forms of peasant

• past tense: peasanted
• plural: peasants
• comparative: more peasant
• superlative: most peasant
• present tense: peasants
• future tense: will peasant
• perfect tense: have peasantered
• continuous tense: is peasanted
• singular: peasant
• positive degree: peasant
• infinitive: to peasant
• gerund: peasanting
• participle: peasanting

Origin and Evolution of peasant

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'peasant' originated from the Latin word 'paganus' which referred to a country dweller or rustic person.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'peasant' evolved to refer to a poor agricultural laborer or farmer, often with connotations of low social status and lack of education.