minion — a follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪnjən/
Example Sentences
- The CEO's minions nodded enthusiastically at every word he said, even when he suggested pizza for breakfast.
- She refused to become anyone's minion and started her own business instead.
- The villain's minions were so incompetent that they accidentally locked themselves in the dungeon.
minion
NOUN[/ˈmɪnjən/]
a follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one
a follower or underling of a powerful person, especially a servile or unimportant one
A minion's opinion shakes the dominion!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Minion derives from 16th-century French mignon, originally meaning 'beloved person' or 'favorite.' Over time, the term acquired a pejorative sense, evolving to denote a servile follower or sycophant.
Breakdown
French mignon (lovely, cherished) + -ion (diminutive suffix) → minion (subordinate, follower). The morphological shift reflects a semantic change from endearment to contempt.
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📝Examples
“The CEO's minions nodded enthusiastically at every word he said, even when he suggested pizza for breakfast.”
“She refused to become anyone's minion and started her own business instead.”
“The villain's minions were so incompetent that they accidentally locked themselves in the dungeon.”
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