Placeman/Woman

Pronunciation: /ˈpleɪsˌmæn/ˈpleɪsˌwʊmən/

Definitions of placeman/woman

noun a person who is appointed to a position, especially in government or politics, as a reward for supporting a particular party or candidate

Example Sentences

A1 A placeman is someone who holds a position in government.

A2 The placewoman greeted us at the entrance to the event.

B1 The placeman was responsible for organizing the event.

B2 The placewoman ensured that all guests were seated properly at the banquet.

C1 The placeman's role in the organization was crucial for its success.

C2 The placewoman's efficiency in managing the team was commendable.

Examples of placeman/woman in a Sentence

formal The placeman was appointed by the government to oversee the local council's operations.

informal The placewoman is in charge of organizing the upcoming charity event.

slang I heard that the new placeman is really strict and doesn't take any nonsense.

figurative In the business world, she is known as a placeman, always looking out for her own interests.

Grammatical Forms of placeman/woman

• past tense: placed
• plural: placemen/women
• comparative: more placeman/woman
• superlative: most placeman/woman
• present tense: place
• future tense: will place
• perfect tense: have placed
• continuous tense: is placing
• singular: placeman/woman
• positive degree: placeman/woman
• infinitive: to place
• gerund: placing
• participle: placing

Origin and Evolution of placeman/woman

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'placeman' originated in England during the medieval period.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a person appointed to a government position or office, the term 'placeman' later evolved to also describe someone who is subservient or obedient to those in power.