yeoman

The word “yeoman” has 2 syllables: yeo-man

It's pronounced as /ˈjoʊmən/

What is synonym and antonym for yeoman?

In the thesaurus, “yeoman” has 37 synonyms and 4 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for yeoman along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for yeoman

agriculturalist
agriculturist
agronomist
assistant
attendant
campesino
churl
clerk
commoner
crofter
cropper
cultivator
farmer
farmhand
field hand
freeholder
gentleman farmer
gleaner
granger
grower
harvester
homesteader
nester
planter
plowman
rancher
ranchero
ranchman
reaper
servant
sharecropper
subordinate
subsistence farmer
tenant farmer
tiller
workfolk
workfolks

Antonyms for yeoman

boss
manager
master
nonfarmer

Meanings of yeoman

noun
1. 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).
2. A dependable, diligent, or loyal worker or someone who does a great service.
3. A former class of small freeholders who farm their own land; a commoner of good standing.
4. A subordinate, deputy, aide, or assistant.
5. A Yeoman Warder.
6. A clerk in the US Navy, and US Coast Guard.
7. In a vessel of war, the person in charge of the storeroom.
8. A member of the Yeomanry Cavalry, officially chartered in 1794 originating around the 1760s.
9. A member of the Imperial Yeomanry, officially created in 1890s and renamed in 1907.
10. Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Cirrochroa, of Asia and Australasia.

Example Sentences

Yeoman farmers played a crucial role in the development of American agriculture during the 19th century.
His yeoman service in the military earned him several commendations.
The yeoman archer displayed remarkable skill during the tournament.
As a yeoman of the realm, he served his lord with loyalty and dedication.
The yeoman warder guided visitors through the historic Tower of London with expert knowledge and charm.

On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yeoman, such as: agriculturalist, agriculturist, agronomist, assistant, attendant, boss, campesino.

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