Standard Synonyms
Slang Synonyms
Drudge
Grunt
Laborer
Menial
Scullion
Academic Synonyms
Serf
Slave
Indentured servant
Worker
Old English Synonyms
One who does lowly work
A servant
A drudge
A hired hand
Regional Synonyms
Drudge
Grunt
Menial
Serf
Slave
Worker
Industry-specific Synonyms
Drudge
Galley slave
Menial
Porter
Serf
Antonyms
Master
Ruler
Superior
Leader
Adminstrator
King
Meaning
A peon is a person who does low-paid or unskilled work.
Definition
A peon is a worker who is paid very little and is treated unfairly.
Example Sentences
A peon is a person who does manual labor.
In many parts of the world, peons are paid very little for their work.
Most peons work long hours with little rest.
Many peons are treated poorly by their employers.
Peons often have very little say in how they do their job.