peon

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈpiː.ən/, /peɪˈɒn/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈpi.ɑn/, /ˈpeɪ.ɑn/
• (especially sense 3) IPA: /pɪˈuːn/, /pjuːn/

Noun

peon (plural peons)

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

Related terms

• peonage

Translations

• French: péon
• German: Peon
• Portuguese: peão
• Russian: батра́к
• Spanish: peón

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