placeman

== English == === Etymology === From place + -man. === Pronunciation === (UK) IPA(key): /ˈpleɪsman/, /ˈpleɪsmən/ === Noun === placeman (plural placemen) (UK politics, derogatory) One appointed to an office, especially in government, as a reward for political or other support; an appointee, a yes-man. ==== Derived terms ====