felahin

/fɛˈlɑːɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

A peasant or agricultural laborer in rural Egypt, particularly in the Nile Valley.

“The felahin had been working on the land for generations.”

2. verb

To cultivate or work the land as a felahin.

“The new owner decided to felahin the land after purchasing it.”

Synonyms

  • agricultural worker
  • farmer
  • peasant

Antonyms

  • employer
  • landowner