peasant
Translation
peasant, farmer, rustic
Examples
The peasant worked hard in the fields.
The peasant worked hard in the fields.
It's a story about a poor peasant girl.
It's a story about a poor peasant girl.
The peasants revolted against the high taxes.
The peasants revolted against the high taxes.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) peasant The story is about a young peasant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: farmer, serf, rustic; Antonyms: noble, aristocrat
Etymology
From Old French 'païsant', from 'païs' meaning 'country' or 'region'.
Memory Tips
Think of the French word 'pays' (country) to remember it means a person from the countryside, typically in a historical context.