yeomen
The word “yeomen” has 2 syllables: yeo-men
It's pronounced as /ˈjoʊmən/
What is synonym and antonym for yeomen?
In the thesaurus, “yeomen” has 10 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for yeomen along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for yeomen
- agriculturalists
- agriculturists
- crofters
- croppers
- cultivators
- farmhands
- growers
- planters
- sharecroppers
- tillers
Antonyms for yeomen
- nonfarmers
Meanings of yeomen
- noun
- 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).
- A dependable, diligent, or loyal worker or someone who does a great service.
- A former class of small freeholders who farm their own land; a commoner of good standing.
- A subordinate, deputy, aide, or assistant.
- A Yeoman Warder.
- A clerk in the US Navy, and US Coast Guard.
- In a vessel of war, the person in charge of the storeroom.
- A member of the Yeomanry Cavalry, officially chartered in 1794 originating around the 1760s.
- A member of the Imperial Yeomanry, officially created in 1890s and renamed in 1907.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Cirrochroa, of Asia and Australasia.
Example Sentences
- The yeomen of the town banded together to organize a community cleanup.
- Throughout history, yeomen have often formed the backbone of rural societies.
- The yeomen were known for their skilled craftsmanship in woodworking.
- In medieval England, yeomen served as proficient archers in the defense of their land.
- The yeomen proudly maintained their traditions, passing down their knowledge from generation to generation.
On this page you'll find 11 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to yeomen, such as: agriculturalists, agriculturists, crofters, croppers, cultivators, farmhands, growers.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.