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The definition of a minion is an unimportant person who follows or serves someone more important.

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An example of a minion is a maid who takes care of a queen or king.

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See minion in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a favorite, esp. one who is a fawning, servile follower: term of contempt
a subordinate official, deputy, or the like
Obsolete a mistress or paramour

Origin: Fr mignon, favorite, darling: see mignon

adjective

Rare delicate, dainty, etc.

noun

minyan

See minion in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

An obsequious follower or dependent; a sycophant.
A subordinate official, especially a servile one.
One who is highly esteemed or favored; a darling.

Origin:

Origin: French mignon, darling

Origin: , from Old French mignot, mignon

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