underling

/ˈʌndərlɪŋ/

Other forms: underlings

Definitions of underling

1. noun

   an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
   synonyms: foot soldier, subordinate, subsidiary

   types:

   associate

   a person with subordinate membership in a society, institution, or commercial enterprise

   bottom dog

   a person of low status

   cog

   a subordinate who performs an important but routine function

   man

   a male subordinate

   second banana, second fiddle

   someone who serves in a subordinate capacity or plays a secondary role

   type of:

   assistant, help, helper, supporter

   a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose