peasants

[/ˈpɛzənt/ (plural)]

nounpl: peasants

camponeses

1. Members of a class of agricultural workers or small farmers, historically of low social status

The peasants worked in the fields from dawn to dusk.

Os camponeses trabalhavam nos campos do amanhecer ao anoitecer.

2. People of rural areas engaged in farming or simple agricultural work

Medieval peasants had little freedom or property rights.

Os camponeses medievais tinham pouca liberdade ou direitos de propriedade.

3. Unsophisticated or uncultured persons (derogatory)

He considered them peasants for their lack of education.

Ele os considerava camponeses pela falta de educação.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

camponeses

Most common term for rural agricultural workers

General Brazilian

roceiros

Informal term for peasants or rustic farmers

Portugal

camponeses

Standard term, also campesinos in some contexts

Portugal

aldeões

Archaic or literary term for villagers/peasants

peasant revolt - revolta camponesa

peasant class - classe camponesa

dress like a peasant - vestir-se como um camponês

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