servant

/ˈsɜːrvənt/

Definitions

1. noun

a person who works for another person in a lower social position, typically in a domestic or menial capacity

“The wealthy family employed several servants to help with household chores.”

2. noun

a person who serves or is in a subordinate position to another, especially in a spiritual or ecclesiastical sense

“The servant of God was revered by his followers for his wisdom and compassion.”

3. verb

to work in a subordinate or menial capacity

“Many young people have to serve as apprentices or servants in their early careers.”

Synonyms

  • attendant
  • domestic
  • employee
  • handmaiden
  • helper

Antonyms

  • employer
  • master