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Peon

Noun

Definition: A person of low social status, especially one who performs menial or repetitive tasks.

Example sentence: The company hired several peons to clean the office and run errands.

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Noun

Definition: In some regions, a landless laborer or agricultural worker often bound to a specific employer.

Example sentence: The peons from the neighboring farms gathered to protest and demand fair wages.

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Noun

Definition: A junior court attendant or assistant, often responsible for performing menial tasks.

Example sentence: The peon was in charge of ensuring the courtroom was tidy and well-stocked with stationery.

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Noun

Definition: A foot soldier or infantryman in certain historical contexts.

Example sentence: The medieval peons played a crucial role in the battlefield, ready to follow the orders of their commanders.

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Verb

Definition: To perform menial or low-status work.

Example sentence: Despite having a higher education, she had to peon for a year to make ends meet.

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