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peasants (Noun (plural))

Peasants are members of a traditional class of farmers, either laborers or owners of small farms, especially in a feudal society. The term typically refers to people of low social status who live in rural areas and work the land for subsistence.

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Think of 'Peasants' as 'People who eat Peas on their small Plants.' The 'P' in Peasants, Peas, and Plants links them to...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Calling a modern farmer a peasant. → Calling them a farmer or agriculturalist.

Spelling it 'pheasants' when talking about people. → Spelling it 'peasants'.

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