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plattelander — meaning in English

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English meaning

peasant noun Historically, a small farmer or agricultural laborer, especially one with a low social and economic status.
rube noun (informal, often derogatory) An unsophisticated or naive person, especially someone from the countryside.

Senses

plattelander is used for these senses in English:

peasant A country person.
rube (US, Canada, informal) A person of rural heritage; a yokel.

peasant — full definition

noun Historically, a small farmer or agricultural laborer, especially one with a low social and economic status.
noun Informal and often insulting: an unsophisticated or uncultured person.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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