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aanhanger — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • henchman noun A loyal follower or subordinate who carries out orders, often without question — frequently used of a villain's or gang leader's helpers.
  • partisan noun A strong, often unquestioning supporter of a party, cause, or leader.
  • trailer noun An unpowered vehicle towed behind a car or truck to carry cargo or equipment.

Senses

aanhanger is used for these senses in English:

  • henchman A person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.
  • partisan An adherent to a party or faction.
  • trailer An unpowered wheeled vehicle (not a caravan or camper) that is towed behind another, and used to carry equipment, etc., that cannot be carried in the leading vehicle.
  • trailer (networking) The last part of a packet, often containing a check sequence.

partisan — full definition

  1. noun A strong, often unquestioning supporter of a party, cause, or leader.
  2. noun A guerrilla fighter operating behind enemy lines, especially during wartime.
  3. adj Strongly biased in favour of one side, party, or cause.

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