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peon meaning in Hindi

चपरासी caprāsī

/ˈpiː.ən/US/ˈpi.ɑn/

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

Hindi words for peon

peasant or serf
चपरासी caprāsī

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 Hindi

What is the meaning of peon in Hindi?
Peon in Hindi is चपरासी (caprāsī).
peon का हिंदी में क्या अर्थ है?
Peon: चपरासी (caprāsī).
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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