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Added 10 October 2026

underling

/ˈʌndəlɪŋ/ noun

In Latin: subiectus Wiktionary

noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about underling at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.
A low, wretched person.

Origin

From Middle English underling, from Old English underling. By surface analysis, under + -ling.

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