Definition

Proper noun A major popular uprising in England in 1381. It was primarily a rebellion against the poll tax and other social and economic injustices that burdened the common people. The revolt was suppressed by the forces of King Richard II.

Usage

The term 'Peasant's Revolt' is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to this historical event. * Historians study the Peasant's Revolt to understand medieval social tensions. * The Peasant's Revolt of 1381 is a key event in English history.

Advanced Usage

• The term can be used metaphorically to describe any large-scale rebellion of the lower classes against authority or oppressive systems.
  • The new tax policy sparked a modern-day Peasant's Revolt among the working poor.

Variants and Related Words

• The Revolt of 1381: A synonymous name for the same event.
• Wat Tyler's Rebellion: Another name for the Peasant's Revolt, after one of its leaders.
• Peasant: (noun) A poor farmer of low social status who works on the land.
• Revolt: (noun) An attempt to overthrow authority; a rebellion.

Synonyms

• Uprising
• Rebellion
• Insurrection

Related Phrases

• To revolt: (verb) To rise in rebellion.
  • The people began to revolt against the unfair laws.

Noun

1. a widespread rebellion in 1381 against poll taxes and other inequities that oppressed the poorer people of England; suppressed by Richard II