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    Servant

    /ˈsɜːrvənt/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A person who performs duties for others, often in a domestic setting, or a person employed to carry out household tasks.
    The household servant was responsible for cleaning and cooking for the family.
    A person who is in the service of another; a subordinate or employed individual.
    He acted as a loyal servant to the king, always ready to carry out his orders.
    One who serves or is subject to the authority of another; a person who works as a helper.
    The butler was more than just a servant; he was a trusted advisor to the household.

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French 'servant', from Latin 'serviens', from the verb 'servire', meaning 'to serve'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    manservant:
    A male servant, especially one who attends to a person's personal needs.
    servant leadership:
    A philosophy of leadership that emphasizes the leader's role as a servant to the team.
    the servant problem:
    A dilemma concerning the duties and rights of those who serve others.

    Related Words

    serve
    To perform duties or provide services to others.
    service
    The action of helping or doing work for someone.
    servitude
    The state of being a servant or in service to another.

    Slang Meanings

    Back of house
    The back of house staff, including the servants, are crucial for restaurant operations.
    Underling
    He treats everyone like they're his underlings, just his personal servants.