Definitions for underlingˈʌn dər lɪŋ
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
un•der•lingˈʌn dər lɪŋ(n.)
a subordinate.
Origin of underling:
1125–75
Princeton's WordNet
subordinate, subsidiary, underling, foot soldier(noun)
an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
Wiktionary
underling(Noun)
A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.
Webster Dictionary
Underling(noun)
an inferior person or agent; a subordinate; hence, a mean, sorry fellow
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