Myrmidon

Pronunciation: /ˈmɜrmɪdɒn/

Definitions of myrmidon

noun a loyal follower or subordinate, especially one who is unscrupulous or venal

Example Sentences

A1 I heard that a myrmidon is a loyal follower or subordinate.

A2 The myrmidon quickly carried out his leader's orders without question.

B1 In the ancient Greek story, Achilles had a group of myrmidons who fought bravely in battle.

B2 The myrmidon was known for his unwavering loyalty to his commander.

C1 The myrmidon's dedication to his leader was unparalleled, earning him respect and admiration.

C2 The myrmidon's unquestioning obedience and fierce loyalty made him a valuable asset in times of war.

Examples of myrmidon in a Sentence

formal The myrmidon was a loyal follower of the leader, always ready to carry out orders without question.

informal I can always count on my myrmidon to have my back in any situation.

slang That guy is like a myrmidon, always doing whatever his boss tells him to do.

figurative The company's employees were like myrmidons, blindly following the direction of their CEO.

Grammatical Forms of myrmidon

• past tense: myrmidonned
• plural: myrmidons
• comparative: more myrmidon
• superlative: most myrmidon
• present tense: myrmidons
• future tense: will myrmidon
• perfect tense: have myrmidoned
• continuous tense: is myrmidoning
• singular: myrmidon
• positive degree: myrmidon
• infinitive: to myrmidon
• gerund: myrmidoning
• participle: myrmidoned

Origin and Evolution of myrmidon

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'myrmidon' originated from Greek mythology, specifically from the story of Achilles and his loyal warriors, the Myrmidons.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'myrmidon' evolved from referring to the specific group of warriors to a more general term for a loyal follower or subordinate.