Mailmen: meaning, definitions and examples
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mailmen
[ ˈmeɪlˌmɛn ]
postal worker
Mailmen are individuals responsible for delivering letters and parcels to homes and businesses. Typically employed by postal services, they work on foot, by bicycle, or in vehicles to ensure that mail is delivered promptly and accurately. The role of a mailman includes sorting the mail, planning routes, and interacting with the public, making them a vital part of the communication infrastructure in society.
Synonyms
letter carrier, mail carrier, postal worker.
Examples of usage
- The mailman arrived at my house every morning.
- I saw the mailman delivering packages in the rain.
- Our mailman knows all the neighbors by name.
Translations
Translations of the word "mailmen" in other languages:
🇵🇹 carteiro
🇮🇳 डाकिया
🇩🇪 Briefträger
🇮🇩 tukang pos
🇺🇦 листоноша
🇵🇱 listonosz
🇯🇵 郵便配達員
🇫🇷 facteur
🇪🇸 cartero
🇹🇷 posta memuru
🇰🇷 우편 배달원
🇸🇦 ساعي البريد
🇨🇿 poštovní doručovatel
🇸🇰 poštár
🇨🇳 邮递员
🇸🇮 poštar
🇮🇸 póstmaður
🇰🇿 почтальон
🇬🇪 წერილების გამტანი
🇦🇿 poçtaly
🇲🇽 cartero
Etymology
The word 'mailman' originates from the term 'mail,' which comes from the Old French 'male' meaning a bag or bundle, used for transporting letters. The use of 'mail' in English dates back to the 14th century, originally referring to goods or packages carried by a courier. Over time, as postal systems evolved, the role of the person delivering these goods became more defined, leading to the adoption of the term 'mailman.' The suffix 'man' in this compound word indicates a male individual, although the role is now gender-neutral and encompasses all postal workers regardless of gender. The term has been widely accepted in various English-speaking countries, despite the growing preference for more inclusive language like 'letter carrier' or 'postal worker.'