Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ryot
noun
/ˈraɪ.ɒt/
Definition
A ryot is a person who cultivates land, especially in India, and is typically recognized as the tenant or peasant farmer.
Examples
- The ryot worked diligently in the fields from dawn till dusk.
- Many ryots faced challenges due to fluctuating crop prices.
- During the British Raj, the rights and responsibilities of ryots were often contested by landlords.
Meaning
The term ‘ryot’ refers to farmers who work on land that they do not own but have the right to cultivate.
Synonyms
- farmer
- peasant
- tenant
