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peon in Arabic

كَادِح kādiḥ

/ˈpiː.ən/US/ˈpi.ɑn/

peon in Arabic: كَادِح (kādiḥ). In English, peon means a lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.

Arabic words for peon

peasant or serf
كَادِح kādiḥ

English meaning of peon

  1. noun A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.
  2. noun A person of low rank or importance.
  3. noun A messenger, foot soldier, or native policeman.

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Questions about peon in Arabic

What is the meaning of peon in Arabic?
Peon in Arabic is كَادِح (kādiḥ).
ما معنى كلمة peon؟
Peon: كَادِح (kādiḥ).
What does peon mean in English?
Peon means a lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.

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