peon

noun

A person who does menial or repetitive tasks and has a low rank in an organization or society.

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An unskilled laborer or farm worker of Latin America or the southwest United States.

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Such a worker bound in servitude to a landlord creditor.

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In India and other parts of South and Southeast Asia, a person of menial position, especially a messenger, servant, or foot soldier.

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A day-laborer; specifically, in Spanish America, a species of serf, compelled to work for his creditor until his debts are paid.

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In India: A foot-soldier.

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A messenger; an attendant or orderly.

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A native constable or policeman.

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In chess, a piece representing a footman; a pawn.