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minion (MIN yuhn) (s) (noun), minions (pl)
1. A servile or slavish follower, or followers, of someone who is generally regarded as important: Surrounding the rock star were her minions who were putting her special facial make-up on as they were getting ready for the concert.
2. A subordinate or minor official: The real estate owner sent his minion to check on the house to see if the property was salable.
3. A person who is not considered powerful or important and who obeys the orders of a powerful boss or leader: One of the chief executive officer's minions was assigned to work out the financial details for a special project.
A sycophant or an obsequious follower.
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A slavish person who is subservient to a higher authority.
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A person who is not considered powerful or important and who obeys the orders of a more powerful person or someone who is a subordinate or minor official. (2)