noun
yeoman
An enlisted navy specialist who handles administrative work.
The yeoman updates personnel records in the ship's administrative office.
Etymology
Yeoman historically named a serving officer or attendant of a particular rank. Naval usage specialized the title to an enlisted administrative worker.
More examples
- Two yeomen prepare the paperwork for our transfers.
- Ask the yeoman for a copy of your orders.
- She serves as a yeoman at a naval base.
Forms
yeoman · yeomen
Similar words
- clerk
- Handles records and paperwork, without necessarily serving in the navy.
- administrator
- Often has broader organizational responsibilities and need not be enlisted.