Lowly laborers are a class of people who are often underpaid and overworked. PEASANTS, SERFS, and PEONS are all examples of lowly laborers. PEASANTS are agricultural workers who are typically bound to the land they work on, while SERFS are similar to PEASANTS but are also bound to a particular lord or master. PEONS are manual laborers who are often employed in low-paying jobs. All three of these terms refer to people who are at the bottom of the social hierarchy and are subject to exploitation.