English Explanatory Dictionary

placeman

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One appointed to an office, especially in government, as a reward for political or other support; an appointee, a yes-man.

Pronunciation

/ˈpleɪsman/ /ˈpleɪsmən/

Word forms

placeman placemen

Etymology

From place + -man.

Derived words

placemanship
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