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Synonyms for peasants

Grammar : Noun
Spell : pez-uh nt
Phonetic Transcription : ˈpɛz ənt

Top 10 synonyms for peasants
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Définition of peasants

Origin :
  • early 15c., from Anglo-French paisant (mid-14c.), Old French paisent "local inhabitant" (12c., Modern French paysan), earlier paisenc, from pais "country, region" + Frankish suffix -enc "-ing."
  • Pais is from Late Latin pagensis "(inhabitant) of the district," from Latin pagus "country or rural district" (see pagan). As a style of garment in fashion (e.g. peasant blouse) from 1953.
  • noun farmer
Example sentences :
  • The principal patrons of this modest watering-place are the peasants.
  • Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
  • Ere they reached the copse, the peasants had disappeared within it.
  • Extract from : « Leila, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton
  • It was hard by the fountain, and the peasants suspended their operations to look at him.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • Midas knew him as soon as the peasants had brought him to the king's palace.
  • Extract from : « Classic Myths » by Mary Catherine Judd
  • Above all, mark the air with which he looks down upon the peasants beside him.
  • Extract from : « Micah Clarke » by Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Peasants were greedy, narrow, unimaginative, lacking in public spirit.
  • Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine
  • If we are brutes and peasants, you owe us the benefit of your example, since you know more than we do.
  • Extract from : « The Downfall » by Emile Zola
  • It had sunk into the heavy slumber of weariness, the soundness of peasants' sleep.
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
  • One of the peasants was throwing the first shovelful of earth into the cavity.
  • Extract from : « Abbe Mouret's Transgression » by Emile Zola
  • At this all the peasants laughed in chorus till the very hills echoed.
  • Extract from : « Prince Vance » by Eleanor Putnam
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