servant servant /ˈsɝːvənt/

noun

1. () A person working in the service of another (especially in the household)  ( retainer , servant )
   a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
     The loyal servant attended to the needs of the wealthy family with utmost care.
   The loyal servant attended to the needs of the wealthy family with utmost care.
   
   
2. In a subordinate position  ( handmaid , handmaiden , servant )
   in a subordinate position
    Theology should be the handmaiden of ethics
   theology should be the handmaiden of ethics
    The state cannot be a servant of the church
   the state cannot be a servant of the church