Definitions

1. noun

A person who works as a laborer on land owned by a lord or noble, typically in a feudal system.

“The peasants worked long hours in the fields to grow crops for the lord’s estate.”

2. noun

A person who is considered to be of low social class or status, especially in a rural area.

“The city dweller was shocked by the poverty and lack of amenities in the rural peasant community.”

3. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of peasants or rural areas, especially in a way that is associated with poverty or lack of education.

“The peasant economy struggled to adapt to modern technology and practices.”