English · Word Candidate

servant

/ˈsɜːvənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: servants

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Meaning · English

One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.

Noun

There are three servants in the household, the butler and two maids.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

One who serves another, providing help in some manner.

Noun

She is quite the humble servant, the poor in this city owe much to her but she expects nothing.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “servant” mean?

One who is hired to perform regular household or other duties, and receives compensation. As opposed to a slave.

Is “servant” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.