postperson en · NOUN
Etymology
From post + person.
Meanings
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(uncommon) A letter carrier of any gender.
The planet of the Dingalingers is under threat of nuclear war. The Ball, representative of the Astral Harmony Council, and his Intergalactic postperson courier, Thing, have been sent to liaise with the Dingalinger Overlord.
1988, Paul Sumner, Mark Caswell, Kati Hamza, Thing! (video game review) in Crash issue 51
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| postpeople | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| postpersons | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Hyponyms
mailman · postman · post lady · postwoman · mailwoman · mail lady
Synonyms
postal worker · letter carrier · mailperson · mail carrier · postal carrier