servant

//ˈsɜːrvənt//
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Noun

servantSingular
servantsPlural
1

A person who is employed to perform domestic duties in a household or to provide personal services to an employer.

The wealthy family employed several servants to help with household tasks.

2

A person who is in the service of another, especially one who performs duties for a master or employer.

The wealthy family employed several servants to maintain their large estate.

3

A person who is devoted to or guided by something (used figuratively).

He was a servant of justice all his life.

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