Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
peoes
Noun
/’peɪ.ɒnz/
Definition
Peões is the plural form of the Portuguese word ‘peão’, which translates to ‘pawn’ in English. In various contexts, it can refer to a pawn in chess or a laborer.
Examples
- Os peões jogavam estratégicamente no tabuleiro de xadrez.
- Ele é apenas um peão na grande máquina da empresa.
Meaning
The word refers to a simple worker or pawn. It has connotations in games as well as in social and occupational settings.
Synonyms
- pawn
- worker
- laborer