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Definition of minion

minion

/ˈmɪn.jən/
min · ion
Plural:minions
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• noun

1

A servile, obsequious, or unquestioningly loyal follower or subordinate of a powerful person.

Example

"The corrupt executive relied on a team of loyal minions to carry out his questionable orders."

2

A favored person, darling, or pampered pet, especially of a monarch or noble (now largely historical or archaic).

Example

"In Renaissance courts, a royal minion often wielded considerable political influence behind the throne."

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• Rhymes for minion

• Nearby Words

minimoon
minimum
mining
minion
minipig
minipill
miniseries

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Middle French mignon ('darling, favorite'), which shares its root with the modern culinary term filet mignon.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Minion. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/minion
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