Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fellah
noun
ˈfɛləh
Definition
A fellah is a peasant or farmer, especially in Egypt or other parts of the Middle East.
Examples
- The fellah worked diligently in the fields, tending to his crops under the hot sun.
- In the village, the fellahs shared stories of their harvests during the night.
- The fellah’s life was closely tied to the rhythms of nature and the farming calendar.
Meaning
The term refers to an individual, often a rural worker or cultivator of land who depends on agriculture for their livelihood.
Synonyms
- peasant
- farmer
- agriculturist
- rural worker
