The term "peasant war" refers to an uprising or rebellion led by rural, working-class people against oppressive systems of land ownership or governance. Synonyms for this phrase include "peasant revolt," "agrarian rebellion," "popular uprising," and "rural insurrection." These terms convey the same meaning as "peasant war" but may emphasize different aspects of the conflict, such as the societal or economic factors that led to the revolt. Historical examples of peasant wars include the German Peasants' War of 1524-1525 and the Russian Peasant War of 1773-1775. Regardless of the specific term used, all of these emphasize the power of common people to resist systems of oppression and inequality.