Word: placeman
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: place
man
Definition: One appointed to an office, especially in government, as a reward for political or other support; an appointee, a yes-man.
Morphemes:
Affix: place
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To recruit or match an appropriate person for a job.
Affix: -man
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Someone (possibly implied male) who is employed or holds a position in an area.