peasant
gb/pˈɛzənt/ us/pˈɛzənt/
B1
English
~ 2600
paraszt
NOUN
B1
1
paraszt
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is a peasant
The peasants worked long hours in the fields to harvest the crops.
A parasztok hosszú órákon át dolgoztak a földeken, hogy betakarítsák a termést.
In medieval times, most people were peasants who lived off the land.
A középkorban a legtöbb ember paraszt volt, és a föld megműveléséből élt.
The new policy aimed to improve the lives of rural peasants.
Learner examples
The peasant grows food for his family.
A paraszt élelmet termel a családjának.
Many peasants live in small villages.
Sok paraszt kis falvakban él.
The peasant works hard every day.
Peasants often have little money.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes use 'peasant' to mean any farmer in modern developed countries, but it usually refers to traditional or poor rural farmers.
Meaning
A poor rural farmer
Collocations
poor peasant
|peasant farmer
|landless peasant
|peasant community
|peasant uprising
Synonyms
farmer (General term for someone who works on a farm; not necessarily poor or rural in the traditional sense.)
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villager (Someone who lives in a rural village; not always involved in farming.)
Antonyms
landowner (Owns land and often employs peasants; opposite in terms of class and wealth.)
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aristocrat (Belongs to the wealthy ruling class, opposite of peasant in social hierarchy.)
Themes
society
|work
|agriculture
|nature
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A poor person who works on a farm in the countryside, often growing food for their family.
A member of a low social class, typically a small farmer or farm laborer in a rural area, especially in a traditional or less-developed society.
NOUN
B2
INFORMAL
2
paraszt
B1
Usage pattern:
call [someone] a peasant
Don't be such a peasant—use your fork properly.
Ne legyél már ilyen paraszt — használd rendesen a villádat.
He called me a peasant because I didn't know which wine to order.
Parasztnak nevezett, mert nem tudtam, melyik bort kell rendelni.
They treated him like some kind of peasant from the countryside.
Learner examples
She called him a peasant when he ate with his hands.
Parasztnak nevezte, amikor kézzel evett.
He felt like a peasant at the fancy party.
Úgy érezte magát az elegáns partin, mint valami paraszt.
Do not act like a peasant at the table.
Common mistake:
Learners may think this meaning is neutral; it is actually insulting and should be used with caution.
Meaning
An uncultured person (informal)
Collocations
stupid peasant
|ignorant peasant
Synonyms
boor (A rude, insensitive person; more formal than 'peasant' as an insult.)
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lout (An awkward, aggressive man; often more physical connotation.)
Antonyms
gentleman (Polite and well-mannered man; opposite in behavior and refinement.)
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lady (Polite and refined woman; opposite in manners.)
Themes
insults
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A rude or uneducated person with bad manners (informal).
An insulting term for someone considered to be uncultured, unrefined, or lacking manners.
Grammar
Dictionary form
peasant
IPA
GB/pˈɛzənt/
US/pˈɛzənt/
Syllables & stress
peas - ant (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (peas)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: peasant
- Plural: peasants
Word family
Forms
peasants
noun
Related words
peasantry
noun
Expressions
peasant dress
1/pˈɛzənt dɹˈɛs/
fixed phrase
Simple loose-fitting traditional dress
A simple and loose dress that women in the countryside wear or wore.
Examples
- She wore a white peasant dress to the summer festival.
- The fashion show featured modern versions of the peasant dress.
peasant food
1/pˈɛzənt fˈud/
fixed phrase
Simple traditional rural food
Simple and cheap food that farmers used to eat.
Examples
- The dish is considered classic peasant food, made from basic ingredients.
- Many gourmet meals today are inspired by old peasant food recipes.
peasant revolt
1/pˈɛzənt ɹɪvˈoʊlt/
fixed phrase
Uprising by rural farmers
When poor farmers fight against the people in power.
Examples
- The peasant revolt spread quickly across the countryside.
- Historians still debate the causes of the great peasant revolt.