minion

[ min-yuhn ]

noun

1. a servile follower or subordinate of a person in power.
2. a favored or highly regarded person.
3. a minor official.
4. Printing. a 7-point type.

adjective

1. dainty; elegant; trim; pretty.

minion

/ ˈmɪnjən /

noun

1. a favourite or dependant, esp a servile or fawning one
2. a servile agent

   the minister's minions

3. a size of printer's type, approximately equal to 7 point

adjective

1. dainty, pretty, or elegant

Word History and Origins

Origin of minion¹

1490–1500; < Middle French mignon, for Old French mignot dainty < ?

Word History and Origins

Origin of minion¹

C16: from French mignon, from Old French mignot, of Gaulish origin

Example Sentences

Just take a look at the clown car full of minions and allies that the president-elect has assembled for his top spots.

From Los Angeles Times

In the Book of Revelations, Michael and his army of angels cast Satan and his minions out of heaven.

From Los Angeles Times

Of course, I wasn’t expecting to find any of the normal stuff typically absent in discussions about Trump and his minions – empathy, humility, kindness.

From Salon

“They’ve made it very clear, Trump and his minions, what they want, and it’s not democracy. It’s fundamentally un-American,” Maron adds.

From Los Angeles Times

In recent years, the farm has also become famous for a symbol that people can get behind no matter their political persuasion: the minions of the “Despicable Me” film franchise.

From Los Angeles Times