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myrmidon

Myr·mi·don
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mur-mi-don, -dn]
    • /ˈmɜr mɪˌdɒn, -dn/
    • /ˈmɜːmɪdən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [mur-mi-don, -dn]
    • /ˈmɜr mɪˌdɒn, -dn/

Definitions of myrmidon word

  • noun plural myrmidon Classical Mythology. one of the warlike people of ancient Thessaly who accompanied Achilles to the Trojan War. 1
  • noun plural myrmidon (lowercase) a person who executes without question or scruple a master's commands. 1
  • noun myrmidon A soldier or a subordinate civil officer who executes orders of a superior without protest or pity; -- sometimes applied to bailiffs, constables, etc. 1
  • noun myrmidon one of a race of people whom Zeus made from a nest of ants. They settled in Thessaly and were led against Troy by Achilles 0
  • noun myrmidon a follower or henchman 0
  • noun myrmidon any of the tribe of Thessalian warriors who fight under Achilles, their king, in the Trojan War 0
See all 7 definitions of myrmidon

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Parts of speech for Myrmidon

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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myrmidon popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for myrmidon

noun myrmidon

  • disciple — Religion. one of the 12 personal followers of Christ. one of the 70 followers sent forth by Christ. Luke 10:1. any other professed follower of Christ in His lifetime.
  • comrade — Your comrades are your friends, especially friends that you share a difficult or dangerous situation with.
  • follower — a person or thing that follows.
  • companion — A companion is someone who you spend time with or who you are travelling with.
  • mate — a tealike South American beverage made from the dried leaves of an evergreen tree.
All 25 Synonyms of myrmidon

Antonyms for myrmidon

noun myrmidon

  • foe — a person who feels enmity, hatred, or malice toward another; enemy: a bitter foe.
  • opponent — a person who is on an opposing side in a game, contest, controversy, or the like; adversary.
  • antagonist — Your antagonist is your opponent or enemy.
  • adversary — Your adversary is someone you are competing with, or arguing or fighting against.
  • enemy — A person who is actively opposed or hostile to someone or something.
All 5 Antonyms of myrmidon

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