placeman (Meaning)
Wordnet
placeman (n)
a disparaging term for an appointee
Webster
placeman (n.)
One who holds or occupies a place; one who has office under government.
Synonyms & Antonyms of placeman
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placeman Sentence Examples
- The politician appointed several placemen to key government positions, rewarding loyal supporters.
- The owner of the company placed his most trusted placeman in charge of the new project.
- The placeman used his influence to secure contracts for the company.
- The church appointed a placeman as the new pastor, hoping to appease the congregation.
- The placeman served as an intermediary between the governor and the business community.
- The placeman's primary role was to curry favor with powerful individuals.
- The placeman was skilled at making connections and brokering deals.
- The placeman often used his position to advance his own personal agenda.
- The placeman faced allegations of corruption and abuse of power.
- The term "placeman" has become synonymous with political patronage and influence-peddling.
FAQs About the word placeman
a disparaging term for an appointeeOne who holds or occupies a place; one who has office under government.
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The politician appointed several placemen to key government positions, rewarding loyal supporters.
The owner of the company placed his most trusted placeman in charge of the new project.
The placeman used his influence to secure contracts for the company.
The church appointed a placeman as the new pastor, hoping to appease the congregation.
