1. a poor farmer or agricultural worker, especially in historical contexts
Usage: historical
2. a person regarded as unsophisticated or of low social status
Usage: often derogatory

Examples

• Medieval peasants worked the lord’s land in exchange for protection.
• The peasant uprising changed the course of history.
• She grew up in a small village where her family were peasants.
• The revolution was led by peasants demanding better conditions.
• He called them peasants, showing his disdain for their simple lifestyle.
• The peasant farmers struggled to feed their families during the drought.