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peon

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/ˈpiːɒn/ · pe-on

a person employed to do menial work, such as carrying messages or performing simple tasks

Meanings

nouninformal

a person employed to do menial work, such as carrying messages or performing simple tasks

ایک ایسا شخص جو معمولی کاموں کے لئے ملازم ہو، جیسے پیغامات لے جانا یا سادہ کام کرنا

پین

peon

Synonyms

workerlaborererrand runnerمزدورکارکنکار گزار

Antonyms

bosssupervisormanagerمالکنگرانمینجر

Common Collocations

  • office peon
  • peon service
  • junior peon

Example Sentences

The office peon delivers the mail every morning.

دفتر کا پین ہر صبح میل پہنچاتا ہے۔

Daftar ka peon har subah mail pahunchata hai.

She worked as a peon before getting promoted to a higher position.

وہ ایک پین کے طور پر کام کرتی تھی اس سے پہلے کہ اسے اعلیٰ حیثیت میں ترقی ملی۔

Woh ek peon ke tor par kaam karti thi is se pehle ke use aala haisiyat mein taraqqi mili.

The peon runs errands for the staff on busy days.

پین مصروف دنوں میں عملے کے لئے کام کرتا ہے۔

Peon masroof dino mein amal ke liye kaam karta hai.

Easily Confused With

peonage:Peonage refers to a system of involuntary servitude or labor, while peon simply refers to the worker or laborer.

Word Family

peonage
nounپین کی مزدوری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a peon carrying messages in a busy office.

Picture a worker running between offices delivering messages.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

چھوٹے کام تو سب کرتے ہیں، بڑا بننے کے لئیے محنت کرنی پڑتی ہے۔

Chhote kaam to sab karte hain, bada banne ke liye mehnat karni parti hai.

Everyone does small jobs, but to become great, one must work hard.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Spanish "peón" — a laborer or foot soldier

First known use: 19th century

The word 'peon' has its roots in Spanish and was used to refer to unskilled laborers. It entered the English language in the 19th century.