Definition

A person who works the land, especially in farming, in an Arab country.

Example

The fellah tended to his crops every day to ensure a good harvest.

Conversation

I read an interesting article about a fellah in Egypt who grows organic vegetables.

That sounds cool! What does he do differently?

He uses traditional farming methods that have been passed down for generations.

I love that! It's great to see how fellahs are preserving their culture.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fellah originates from Arabic "فلاح" (fallāḥ), meaning farmer or cultivator. The term refers specifically to a peasant or agricultural worker in the context of Middle Eastern societies.

Memory Tip

Think of the Arabic word for farmer, 'fallāḥ', to remember that a 'fellah' is someone who works the land as a farmer.

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