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underling

1 of 1noun
/ˈʌndərlɪŋ/
Forms:underlings
1

a person of lower rank who serves or works under someone of higher authority

  • As an underling in the firm, she had to complete all the tasks that were handed down to her.
  • The underlings at the factory felt they were undervalued and not given due credit for their contributions.