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underling
underling
noun
Definition of UNDERLING
one who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another <the real estate tycoon has a whole army of underlings to attend to the details>
Related Words attendant, follower, retainer; domestic, menial, steward; flunky (also flunkey or flunkie), henchman, lackey, minion; adjutant, aid, aide, assistant, coadjutor, deputy, second, second fiddle; helpmate, helpmeet, mate, sidekick
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