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underling
/ˈʌndəlɪŋ/
noun
podwładny
Also
pomagier(m)
Definition
A person lower in status or rank, often used in a derogatory way.
Examples
The manager often treated his underlings poorly, demanding unreasonable tasks.
Kierownik często źle traktował swoich podwładnych, żądając nierozsądnych zadań.
He was just an underling, following orders without question.
Był tylko podwładnym, wykonującym rozkazy bez zadawania pytań.
Synonyms
Collocations
loyal underlinghumble underlingmere underling
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