"postperson" meaning in English

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Noun

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

Inflected forms

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