Associations to the word «Placeman»

Wiktionary

PLACEMAN, noun. (UK) (derogatory) One appointed to a political office, especially in government, as a reward for political support; an appointee, a yes-man.

Dictionary definition

PLACEMAN, noun. A disparaging term for an appointee.

Wise words

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Oliver Wendell Holmes