letter carrier
English
Noun
letter carrier (plural letter carriers)
- An employee of the post office who delivers mail (post) to, and collects it from, a residence or business, or from public mailboxes.
Usage notes
The phrase "letter carrier" came to be used as a gender-neutral substitute for "mailman" soon after women began performing the job.
Synonyms
- mail carrier, postal carrier
- mailperson, postperson
Hyponyms
- mailman, postman
- mailwoman, postwoman
Translations
post office employee
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