"mailperson" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: mailpersons [plural], mailpeople [plural]
Etymology: mail + person Etymology templates: {{compound|en|mail|person}} mail + person Head templates: {{en-noun|s|mailpeople}} mailperson (plural mailpersons or mailpeople)
  1. A letter carrier. Categories (topical): Occupations, People, Post Synonyms: postperson, mail carrier, letter carrier, postal carrier, postal worker Hyponyms: mailman, mailwoman, mail lady, postman, postwoman, post lady

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