Peon

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːən/

Peon (noun)

  1. A person who does low-paid, often hard work for someone else, usually with little power.
  2. A person made to work for others without real freedom, often under unfair control.

Examples

  • The factory hired a low-paid worker for night shifts.
  • A low-paid worker often struggles to cover basic expenses.