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peasantry

Translations

peasantrynoun
peasantries
pl
The peasantry played a crucial role in the agricultural economy of medieval Europe.
La paysannerie a joué un rôle crucial dans l’économie agricole de l’Europe médiévale.
Additional translations
paysaneriePéjoratif ; désigne une manière jugée rustre ou vulgaire.
Synonyms
farmers
peasants
country folk
agricultural workers
rural class

Definitions

peasantrynoun
The class of rural, agricultural laborers in traditional or pre-industrial societies, often characterized by small-scale farming and a lower socio-economic status.
The peasantry played a crucial role in the agricultural economy of medieval Europe.
The collective body of peasants, often considered as a social class or group.
The revolution aimed to improve the living conditions of the peasantry.
Rustic or uncouth manners regarded as typical of peasants; peasant-like behavior or quality.
He tried to hide the peasantry of his accent when addressing the city officials.
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