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Placeman

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Noun

1. placeman, placeseeker

a disparaging term for an appointee

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Placeman

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noun plural -men
British derogatory
a person who holds a public office, esp for private profit and as a reward for political support

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Placeman

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nounWord forms: plural ˈplacemen (ˈpleɪsmən ; plāsˈmən)
British
a person appointed to a government position as a political reward
usually a derogatory term

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