underling

English

Etymology

under +‎ -ling

Pronunciation

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Noun

underling (plural underlings)

1. A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.

Antonyms

• overling

Translations

a subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority

• Dutch: ondergeschikte (nl)
• Finnish: alainen, käskyläinen (derogatory)

• French: subordonné (fr)
• Hungarian: beosztott (hu)