servant

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/ˈsɜːvənt/ English

Definitions

noun

One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.“There are three servants in the household, the butler and two maids.”
One who serves another, providing help in some manner.“She is quite the humble servant, the poor in this city owe much to her but she expects nothing.”
A person who dedicates themselves to God.
A professed lover.

verb

To subject.

Related words

Synonyms

handmaid handmaiden retainer menial slave minion household domestic housekeeper valet custodian attendant handyman countess worker guardian

Associated

venerable diplomat diocesan god heroic administrator clerk educated secretary politician treasury

Rhymes

fervent observant

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