nounπShareAn official providing honorable service in a royal or high noble household, ranking between a squire and a page. Especially, a Yeoman of the Guard, a member of a ceremonial bodyguard to the UK monarch (not to be confused with a Yeoman Warder)."During the coronation ceremony, several yeomen of the Guard, in their distinctive red uniforms, stood watch over the royal family. "royalhistorygovernmentmilitaryjobtraditionserviceorganizationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA dependable, diligent, or loyal worker or someone who does a great service."The yeomen of the school's maintenance team worked tirelessly to keep the building in good condition. "personjobserviceworkachievementorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA former class of small freeholders who farm their own land; a commoner of good standing."In the historical drama, the king relied on the yeomen, independent farmers with a strong sense of loyalty and land ownership, to defend the realm. "propertysocietyhistoryagriculturejobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA subordinate, deputy, aide, or assistant."The busy executive relied on her yeomen to manage her overflowing email inbox and schedule appointments. "personjobgovernmentorganizationmilitaryworkpositionserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA Yeoman Warder."During our tour of the Tower of London, several yeomen, in their distinctive red uniforms, told us fascinating stories about its history. "royalhistoryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA clerk in the US Navy, and US Coast Guard."The yeomen in the Coast Guard office handle all the paperwork for deployments and training. "militarynauticalgovernmentjobpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareIn a vessel of war, the person in charge of the storeroom."The yeomen on the battleship Victory meticulously tracked every barrel of gunpowder to ensure the ship was ready for battle. "nauticalmilitaryjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA member of the Yeomanry Cavalry, officially chartered in 1794 originating around the 1760s."During the Napoleonic Wars, the yeomen of the local Yeomanry Cavalry drilled regularly to defend their countryside from invasion. "militaryhistorysocietygovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA member of the Imperial Yeomanry, officially created in 1890s and renamed in 1907."During the Second Boer War, many yeomen from Britain volunteered to fight in South Africa as part of the Imperial Yeomanry. "militaryhistorygrouppersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of various nymphalid butterflies of the genus Cirrochroa, of Asia and Australasia."While hiking in the rainforest, the butterfly enthusiast photographed several vibrant yeomen flitting among the exotic flowers. "insectanimalbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
