Flunky
Flunky noun - A person hired to perform household or personal services.
Functionary and flunky are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Functionary" instead a noun "Flunky".
Functionary
Functionary noun - A person who holds a public office.
Usage example: spoke to high-ranking functionaries at the embassy in the hopes that they could help
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Synonyms for Functionary
Flunky and functionary are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Flunky" instead a noun "Functionary".
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