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Günstling — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • minion noun A follower or underling who carries out orders, often unquestioningly, for someone more powerful.
  • protege noun A person who is taught, guided and helped forward in their career by someone more experienced and influential.

Senses

Günstling is used for these senses in English:

  • minion A sycophantic follower.
  • protégé A person who is guided and supported by an older and more experienced person (a protector or mentor).

Related German words