peasantries
Farming class collectively
Peasantries is the plural of peasantry, which refers to the class of small farmers and agricultural laborers in a society, or the condition of being a peasant.
The plural appears when discussing multiple distinct peasant populations: The peasantries of Eastern Europe faced different conditions than those of Western Europe.
The word carries historical weight, evoking feudal systems and pre-industrial rural life.
Respectful, considerate behavior
- civilityFormal politeness in conduct
- mannersCustoms of polite conduct
- decorumFitting social conduct
- proprietyCorrectness of conduct
etiquette · tact · graciousness · cordiality · geniality · affability · warmth · respectfulness
Informal light conversation
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- pleasantriesPolite conversational formalities
- nicetiesDelicate points of conduct
- conversationExchange of spoken ideas
exchange · gossip · chatter · schmooze · natter · gab · confab · prattle
Formal words of welcome
- welcomeHospitable greeting offered
- farewellLeave-taking expression
- regardsGood wishes sent
- congratulationsExpression of praise for achievement
acknowledgment · appreciation · gratitude · thank-you · compliments · well-wishes · goodbyes · felicitations
courtesy
Respectful, considerate behavior
propriety · etiquette · tact · graciousness · cordiality · geniality · affability · warmth · respectfulness · considerateness
chitchat
Informal light conversation
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- pleasantriesPolite conversational formalities
- nicetiesDelicate points of conduct
conversation · exchange · gossip · chatter · schmooze · natter · gab · confab · prattle · tête-à-tête
salutations
Formal words of welcome
congratulations · acknowledgment · appreciation · gratitude · thank-you · compliments · well-wishes · goodbyes · felicitations · introductions
peasantriesnobility
Titled ruling class
aristocracy · aristocracies · gentry · ruling classes · upper classes
peasantriesbourgeoisie
Capitalist ownership class
city dwellers · townspeople · metropolitans · urban elites · industrial workers