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placeman

The correct spelling is placeman.

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noun

IPA: /ˈpleɪsman/

Say it like: Pla-sem-an

The correct spelling is placeman. (UK politics) One appointed to an office, especially in government, as a reward for political or other support; an appointee, a yes-man.

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noun

  1. 1.(UK politics) One appointed to an office, especially in government, as a reward for political or other support; an appointee, a yes-man.

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