Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fellaheen
Noun
/fɛləˈhiːn/
Definition
Fellaheen refers to a group of peasants or farmers in Egypt and the Levant who traditionally work the land.
Examples
- The fellaheen worked tirelessly in the fields during the harvest season.
- Many fellaheen maintain ancient farming practices passed down through generations.
- In the story, the fellaheen band together to protect their land from encroaching developers.
Meaning
The term is often used to describe the rural class in Arab societies, particularly those engaged in agriculture.
Synonyms
- peasants
- farmers
- rural workers
