camponeses
[kam-po-NE-zes]
nounmasculinepl: camponeses
peasants, farmers, rural workers
1. People who work in agriculture or live in rural areas; farmers or agricultural laborers
The camponeses worked the fields from dawn to dusk.
Os camponeses trabalhavam nos campos do amanhecer ao anoitecer.
2. Rural inhabitants with limited education or resources; country folk
The camponeses maintained traditional farming practices passed down through generations.
Os camponeses mantinham práticas agrícolas tradicionais transmitidas por gerações.
3. In historical contexts, members of the peasant class in feudal or agrarian societies
During the revolution, camponeses demanded land reform and better working conditions.
Durante a revolução, os camponeses exigiam reforma agrária e melhores condições de trabalho.
In Brazil, 'camponeses' carries historical significance related to land reform movements and rural social struggles. The term is often used in political and social contexts to discuss agricultural workers' rights, particularly in the context of MST (Movimento dos Trabalhadores Rurais Sem Terra - Landless Workers' Movement). It can be neutral or sometimes carry connotations of marginalization depending on context.
Related Idioms & Phrases
vida de camponês - simple, rural lifestyle
trabalho de camponês - hard, manual labor
sabedoria de camponês - practical, down-to-earth wisdom
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