He had a yeoman, but no other servants at that time, because it pleased him to ride that way.
Source: tatoeba (3156112)
Yeoman
/ˈjəʊ.mən/
Synonyms for "yeoman" (156 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
agriculturalistagriculturistagrologistagronomistairline hostessairline stewardessattendantbakeheadbatmanbauerbellboybellhopbellmanblack gangbodyguardboilermanbootblackbootsbungscabin boy
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Strong matches (46)
Related words (78)
husbandmaninferiorkibbutznikkolkhoznikkulaklackeylanding signalmanliegeliege manmail orderlyminionmuzhikmyrmidonnavigatoroffice boyoffice girloilerorderlypagepeasant
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peasant holderpeonpickerplanterplowboyplowmanpraetorian guardpurserradio operatorraiserrancherranchmanreaperretainerroustaboutrusticsafeguardserfsharecropperslavesnipsnipssowersparkssquirestewardstewardessstokerstoogesubordinatetea-plantertenant farmertendertillertorpedomantrainbearertree farmertruck farmerunderlingunderstrapperushervassalwatch
Noun(15 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: agrarian, agriculturalist, agriculturist, agrologist, agronomist.
- Sentence evidence is available for yeoman, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from opengloss, moby, wordnet, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "yeoman".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "yeoman"
Keep "yeoman" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "yeoman" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "yeoman", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "yeoman" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
19 entriesShowing 16 of 19 words.
More specific
16 entriesagrarian pastestate attendantfreeholder culturehousehold servantlandholdermeticulous effortpractical efficiencyrobust reliabilitysmallholdersmallholding traditionyeoman farmeryeomanly diligenceyeomanly reliabilityyeomanly thriftyeomen of the guardyeomen warders
Collocations
10 entriesyeoman farmeryeoman landholderyeoman of the guardyeoman serviceyeomanly conductyeomanly diligenceyeomanly reliabilityyeomanly serviceyeomanly steadfastnessyeomanly thrift
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
It chanced that this Hugo came to love (if, indeed, so dark a passion may be known under so bright a name) the daughter of a yeoman who held lands near the Baskerville estate. But the young maiden, being discreet and of good repute, would ever avoid him, for she feared his evil name.
Source: tatoeba (6605736)
This model of production costs might alternatively be derived from a yeoman farmer model, in which households supply goods directly[.]
Source: wiktionary
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "yeoman"?
Closest matches include agrarian, agriculturalist, agriculturist, agrologist, agronomist.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "yeoman"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.