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The Origins of Minion
Minion comes from Middle French and is related to filet mignon. The two terms are connected by mignon, meaning "darling." The earliest uses of minion refer to someone who is a particular favorite of a sovereign or other important personage. Over time, however, the word developed a more derogatory sense referring to a person who is servile and unimportant.
Examples of minion in a Sentence
Jordan Moreau, Variety, 1 Oct. 2024
And now Microsoft has jumped into the fray with its own digital minions within its 365 Copilot product.
—Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 17 Sep. 2024
In the movie, the vampire hunter joins forces with the title characters, as well as Elektra (Jennifer Garner), X-23 (Dafne Keen) and Gambit (Channing Tatum), to battle Cassandra Nova (Emma Corrin) and her mutant minions.
—Michaela Zee, Variety, 4 Aug. 2024
Her minions proceed to spread news that dragons are now available for long-term lease to anyone who might be Targaryen by blood.
—Omar L. Gallaga, Washington Post, 29 July 2024
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“Minion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/minion. Accessed 9 Oct. 2024.
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