Servant

usgb/ˈsɜːrvənt/
noun

A person who performs duties for others, specially in a house or for another person.

The house has a live-in servant to clean and cook
Visual representation of "servant" - A person who performs duties for others, specially in a house or for another person

Often appears as...

  • public servant
  • domestic servant
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Household Role

Commonly, 'servant' implies a paid role offering daily help in someone's home.

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The family hired a servant to take care of household chores.
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Outdated Term

'Servant' can sound old-fashioned; terms like 'helper' or 'aide' are more modern alternatives.

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My grandparents used to call their housekeeper a servant.
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Social Implications

Using 'servant' can imply a social hierarchy, often seen as less respectful today.

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In historical novels, characters often have servants.
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