yeoman
2 synonyms for yeoman, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Historically, a farmer who owned and worked his own modest plot of land, ranking as a respectable commoner.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
beefeater
yeoman of the guard
How to use yeoman
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
yeoman's work
yeoman service
Etymology
Of disputed origin — possibly from an Old English compound meaning roughly "district man" (a man attached to a local area), or possibly a worn-down form of "young man".
Full origin of yeoman →Frequently asked questions
What does “yeoman” mean?
The word “yeoman” means historically, a farmer who owned and worked his own modest plot of land, ranking as a respectable commoner. In plain terms, historically a small independent farmer; today mostly used to praise steady, reliable hard work ("yeoman's service").
How do you pronounce “yeoman”?
“Yeoman” is pronounced YOH-muhn (/ˈjoʊ.mən/ in IPA).
How do you use “yeoman” in a sentence?
Here is “yeoman” used in a sentence: “The yeoman farmers of the region formed the backbone of the local militia.”
What part of speech is “yeoman”?
“Yeoman” is a noun.
Where does the word “yeoman” come from?
The word “yeoman” comes from Old English. Of disputed origin — possibly from an Old English compound meaning roughly "district man" (a man attached to a local area), or possibly a worn-down form of "young man".
How many meanings does “yeoman” have?
“Yeoman” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: historically, a farmer who owned and worked his own modest plot of land, ranking as a respectable commoner.
