fellahin

variants also fellaheen
Definition of fellahinnext
plural of fellah
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peasants
Noun
  • The painting shows a lush, verdant Italian landscape, whose richness allows even peasants to enjoy leisurely strolls along its paths.
    Tyler Green, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
  • And that was to inspire, raise, and command armies of European Christians, including kings, commoners and peasants, to invade the Holy Land and free it from Muslim occupation.
    Peter Lucas, Boston Herald, 18 Apr. 2026
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“Fellahin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fellahin. Accessed 24 May. 2026.

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