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Definition of minion noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

minion

noun
 
/ˈmɪnjən/
 
/ˈmɪnjən/
(disapproving or humorous)
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  1. an unimportant person in an organization who has to obey orders; a servant
    • While I was waiting to see him, a minion brought me some tea.
    • Whenever the director needed more information, his minions were sent scurrying in all directions to obtain it.
    Word Originlate 15th cent.: from French mignon, mignonne.
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