Myrmidon
Noun | /myrmidon/
A loyal follower or subordinate who carries out another person's orders, often unquestioningly.
Myrmidon
Noun | /myrmidon/
Advanced WordsHARDA loyal follower or subordinate who carries out another person's orders, often unquestioningly.
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"The dictator relied on a circle of myrmidons to enforce his commands. Means: The dictator depended on loyal subordinates to carry out his orders."
"The novel depicts the official not as an independent leader but as a myrmidon of the court. Means: The official is portrayed as a subordinate who follows the court's instructions."
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A myrmidon is a loyal “man” in a leader’s command, carrying out orders without question.
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