noun
- rural farm workers or peasants, especially in Latin America
Usage: plural form; from Spanish
Examples
- The campesinos worked long hours in the coffee plantations.
- Many campesinos migrated to the cities seeking better opportunities.
- The government promised land reforms to help the campesinos.
- Local campesinos sold their produce at the village market.
- The documentary followed the daily lives of Mexican campesinos.
- Campesinos often face challenges accessing modern farming equipment.