HANDMAID - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Noun

in a subordinate position

Example: theology should be the handmaiden of ethics; the state cannot be a servant of the church

Categories: Subordinateness, Subsidiarity

Part of speech: Noun

a personal maid or female attendant

Categories: Maid, Maidservant, Housemaid, Amah

hand – A related word in the same word family.

maid – A related word in the same word family.

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