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- pronunciation:
- suhr
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
one whose job is to work for another person or household, esp. one who does domestic chores, such as cooking and cleaning.
It took many servants to prepare the banquets and to take care of such a large house.
- synonyms:
- domestic, menial, retainer, servitor
- similar words:
- attendant
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definition 2: |
one who provides services, esp. to or on behalf of a government.
The mayor is quite aware that he is a public servant.- synonyms:
- public servant
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related words: |
adjunct, appendage, hand, help, helper, lackey, train |
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derivations: |
servantless (adj.), servantlike (adj.) |
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