Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peasantry
noun
/ˈpɛzəntri/
Definition
The class of people in a particular region or country who are small farmers or laborers of low social or economic status.
Examples
- The peasantry played a crucial role in the agricultural economy of the region.
- Historically, the rights and conditions of the peasantry have often been subject to change due to political influences.
- Many authors have depicted the struggles of the peasantry in their works to highlight social injustices.
Meaning
Peasantry refers to the rural class of workers who generally engage in agriculture. They often own small plots of land or work on larger estates and are characterized by their labor-intensive methods of farming and their limited economic power.
Synonyms
- farmers
- laborers
- agricultural workers
