Peasant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈpe-zᵊnt/ peas·ant

Meaning & Definition of Peasant

Peasant (noun)

  1. a member of a European class of persons tilling the soil as small landowners or as laborers; also, a member of a similar class elsewhere
  2. a usually uneducated person of low social status

Peasant (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person of low social status

    "Those snobs treat anyone who lives on the "wrong" side of town like an insignificant peasant."

    similar: peon, boor, clod, clown, gawk, lout, oaf, bumpkin, chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball, countryman, hick, hayseed, provincial, rube, rustic, yokel, greenhorn, tenderfoot, backwoodsman, mountaineer
    opposite: cosmopolitan, cosmopolite, sophisticate, slicker, smoothy, metropolitan, suburbanite, urbanite

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Peasant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Peasant:

peon, boor, clod, clown, gawk, lout, oaf, bumpkin, chawbacon, churl, clodhopper, cornball, countryman, hick, hayseed, provincial, rube, rustic, yokel, greenhorn, tenderfoot, backwoodsman, mountaineer

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Peasant

Words with the opposite meaning of Peasant:

cosmopolitan, cosmopolite, sophisticate, slicker, smoothy, metropolitan, suburbanite, urbanite

Origin & Etymology of Peasant

Middle English paissaunt, from Anglo-French paisant, pesaunt, from pais, paiis country, from Late Latin pagensis inhabitant of a district, from Latin pagus district; akin to Latin pangere to fix pact

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Peasant

Frequently Asked Questions about Peasant

What does "Peasant" mean?

"Peasant" means a member of a European class of persons tilling the soil as small landowners or as laborers; also, a member of a similar class elsewhere. As a noun, it is defined as: a member of a European class of persons tilling the soil as small landowners or as laborers; also, a member of a similar class elsewhere.

What is another word for "Peasant"?

Other words for "Peasant" include peon, boor, clod, clown, gawk, lout, oaf and bumpkin. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Peasant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Peasant"?

There are 23 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Peasant". Common alternatives include peon, boor, clod, clown, gawk, lout, oaf, bumpkin, chawbacon and churl.

What is the opposite of "Peasant"?

Antonyms of "Peasant" include cosmopolitan, cosmopolite, sophisticate, slicker, smoothy, metropolitan, suburbanite and urbanite.

How do you use "Peasant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Peasant" in a sentence: "Those snobs treat anyone who lives on the "wrong" side of town like an insignificant peasant.".

Is "Peasant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Peasant" is a noun.

Is "Peasant" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Peasant" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Peasant"?

"Peasant" is pronounced /ˈpe-zᵊnt/ and divided into syllables as peas·ant.