peasantry

Meanings

• noun

  The social class of agricultural laborers and small farmers.

  - "The peasantry played a vital role in the feudal system."
  - "The conditions of the peasantry were harsh under the feudal lords."

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Variants

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peasantries , peasantry , the peasantry

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'paysan' meaning 'country dweller' or 'farmer'.

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Trivia

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1. Peasants made up the vast majority of the population in Europe during the Middle Ages.

2. Peasants were often bound to the land and could not leave without the lord's permission.

3. The French Revolution marked the end of the peasantry as a distinct social class in Europe.

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Related Concepts

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1. Feudalism: A social system based on land tenure, in which lords rent land to peasants in exchange for labor or military service.

2. Agrarianism: A political and social ideology that emphasizes the importance of agriculture and rural life.

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Culture

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The peasantry has been a significant theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with feudalism and the transition to modern society. Peasants are often portrayed as hardworking, close-knit communities who maintain a strong connection to the land.

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   - Imagine a rural community of farmers and laborers working together on the land.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Peas in a Pod' to help remember the meaning of 'peasantry' as a group of farmers and laborers.

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