peasant
intermediateB1/ˈpɛzənt/ · pea-sant
A farmer of low social status who works land for a landowner.
Meanings
A farmer of low social status who works land for a landowner.
ایک کسان جو کم سماجی درجہ رکھتا ہے اور جو زمین کے مالک کے لیے کام کرتا ہے۔
کسان
kisaan
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- landless peasant
- peasant society
- peasant revolt
Example Sentences
The peasant worked tirelessly in the field from sunrise to sunset.
کسان صبح سے لے کر شام تک دُور از دور محنت کرتا تھا۔
Kisaan subah se le kar shaam tak door az door mehnat karta tha.
Historically, many peasants have struggled for their rights.
تاریخی طور پر، بہت سے کسان اپنے حقوق کے لیے جدوجہد کرتے رہے ہیں۔
Tareekhi tor par, bohat se kisaan apne haqooq ke liye jadoogar karte rahe hain.
The village was mainly inhabited by peasants who grew crops.
گاوں میں بنیادی طور پر کسان رہتے تھے جو فصلیں اگاتے تھے۔
Gaon mein buniyaadi tor par kisaan rehte the jo faslain ugate the.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a 'peas' farmer who plants produce for the community.
Visualize a farmer in a field, planting and harvesting crops.
🗣️ Urdu Proverb
کسان کا ہاتھ زمین میں ہوتا ہے، نہ کہ آسمان میں
Kisaan ka haath zameen mein hota hai, na ke aasmaan mein
A peasant's hands are in the soil, not in the sky.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "pāgisans" — one who digs
First known use: 14th century
The word evolved from the Latin 'pāgisans' meaning one who works the land, representing rural laborers.