The difference between Letter carrier and Mailman

When used as nouns, letter carrier means an employee of the post office who delivers mail (post) to, and collects it from, a residence or business, or from public mailboxes, whereas mailman means someone (implied male) who delivers mail to, and/or collects mail from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes.


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  1. Letter carrier as a noun:

    An employee of the post office who delivers mail (post) to, and collects it from, a residence or business, or from public mailboxes.

  1. Mailman as a noun (North America):

    someone (implied male) who delivers mail to, and/or collects mail from, residential or commercial addresses, or from public mailboxes