peasant
/ˈpezənt/
CEFR level C1Topic HistoryWord #6715 in the learning path
小农；佃农
Definitions
n. a poor farmer working a small plot of land
小农；佃农
Example
The painting shows a peasant carrying vegetables home.
这幅画描绘了一位背着蔬菜回家的农民。
Historically, peasant families often depended on a single harvest, making them particularly vulnerable to drought.
历史上，小农家庭往往依赖一次收成，因此特别容易受到干旱的影响。
Collocations
- peasant farmer
- peasant family
- peasant uprising
Word family
- peasantry (n.)
Usage tip
多用于历史或传统农业语境；称呼他人可能带贬义。
FAQ
- What does peasant mean?
- a poor farmer working a small plot of land
- How is peasant pronounced?
- UK /ˈpezənt/, US /ˈpezənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
