yeoman

[ˈjəʊ.mən]
[ˈjoʊ.mən]
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A yeoman is a person who works hard and does their job well. They often have practical skills and are good with their hands.

In everyday language, "yeoman" is sometimes used to describe someone who takes care of something or helps out in a particular area. For example, you might call the maintenance staff at your university's student union building the yeomen because they keep everything running smoothly. This usage of the word has nothing to do with its historical meaning of being a high-ranking official on a ship (that's more of an archaic term). In modern English, it's mostly used in a general sense, implying someone who is hardworking and reliable, like a farmer or handyman.

How common is "yeoman"?

Word yeoman is considered rare in modern English.
It has a balanced usage among all categories: speech, fiction, newspapers and academic texts.
Definitions

noun

  • An official providing honorable service in a royal or high noble household, ranking between a squire and a page. Especially, a Yeoman of the Guard, a member of a ceremonial bodyguard to the UK monarch (not to be confused with a Yeoman Warder).

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