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Servant

SUR-vuhnt

/ˈsɜːrvʌnt/

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servant

Dictionary meaning

A person working in the service of another (especially in the household).

Examples

  • The monarch asked a servant to fetch some tea.
  • Most people do not dream of becoming servants.

Synonyms: retainer

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