Meaning of Peon | Babel Free

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Examples

“He is well dressed in cheap clothing. Like an office peon whose wife works in a laundry.”

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