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peons

peons is the plural of peon.

Meaning of peon

Noun

peon (plural peons or peones)

  1. A lowly person; a peasant or serf; a labourer who is obliged to do menial work.
  2. (figuratively) A person of low rank or importance.
    • He is well dressed in cheap clothing. Like an office peon whose wife works in a laundry.2011, Shehan Karunatilaka, Chinaman: The Legend of Pradeep Mathew, Jonathan Cape, page 260
  3. (India, historical) A messenger, foot soldier, or native policeman.

Questions about peons

What is peons the plural of?
Peons is the plural of peon.

Words near peons in the dictionary

  1. peonization
  2. peonize
  3. peonized
  4. peonizes
  5. peonizing
  6. peons
  7. peony
  8. peonylike
  9. peop.
  10. people
  11. people carrier

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