• Peon

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /ˈpiː.É™n/, /peɪˈɒn/
    • US IPA: /ˈpi.É‘n/, /ˈpeɪ.É‘n/

    Origin

    From Spanish peón.

    Full definition of peon

    Noun

    peon

    (plural peons)
    1. A lowly person, a peasant or serf, a labourer who is obliged to do menial work
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