postmen

Meanings

• A person employed by a postal service to deliver letters and parcels to residences and businesses.

  - "The postman delivers mail to houses on his route."
  - "Postmen wear uniforms and carry mailbags to deliver letters and parcels."

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Antonyms

mail lady , mailwoman , post lady , postwoman

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Synonyms

mailman

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with postmen
postman , caneman , ranger , stranger , manger , anger , ranger , danger , manager , arranger

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Homophones

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1. postman
   

2. postmark
   

3. postmodern
   

4. postmortem
   

5. postnatal
   

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Variants

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postman , postmen

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Forms

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postman, postmens, postmen's, postmen'

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Etymology

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The term 'postman' comes from the Latin word 'posita', meaning 'placed', and the Old French word 'poste', meaning 'station'. In the Middle Ages, postal services were established to deliver messages and mail between different towns and cities. Postmen were employed to deliver mail to the recipients at their homes or businesses.

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Related Concepts

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1. Postal service: A postal service is a government agency or private corporation that provides the service of collecting, sorting, transporting, and delivering letters, postcards, and parcels to their intended recipients.

2. Mail: Mail refers to the items that are sent from one person or organization to another through a postal service or courier company. Mail can include letters, postcards, greeting cards, invitations, applications, forms, packages, parcels, and other types of items that can be sent through the mail.

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Culture

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The role of postmen in various cultures can be quite significant. In many countries, postmen have been depicted in literature, art, and music as reliable, trustworthy, and hardworking individuals. Postmen have also been portrayed as symbols of communication, connection, and community.

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