Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
caipira
noun
/kaiˈpiː.ɾɐ/
Definition
A term used in Brazil to describe a rural person or someone from the countryside, often associated with traditional customs and ways of life.
Examples
- Maria is a caipira who enjoys making cheese from her family’s farm.
- The festival celebrated caipira culture with music, food, and dance.
- He prefers the caipira way of life, far from the noise of the city.
Meaning
The word ‘caipira’ conveys a sense of simplicity and connection to the agricultural lifestyle of rural Brazil.
Synonyms
- rural
- countryman
- peasant