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Synonyms for spear carrier

Synonyms by meaning

Noun

1. Standard-bearer — one who plays a leading or substantial role as a supporter, proponent, etc. representing a group, cause, or…

point man, standard-bearer, spear chucker

2. Minion — one who serves in a subordinate or menial role

minion, underling, flunky

3. Walk-on — A person in a play or movie with a minimal part; an extra

walk-on, bit player

Definitions

  1. n. 1

    A person in a play or movie with a minimal part; an extra.

  2. n. 2

    One who serves in a subordinate or menial role.

  3. n. 3

    One who plays a leading or substantial role as a supporter, proponent, etc. representing a group, cause, or point of view.

Related words

Other spellings
spear-carrier spearcarrier

Example sentences

  • minion Robert was just a minion for Sandra's strict dad.
  • underling You're just an underling. Know your place!
  • extra I'm trying to find a green sweater in extra large.

By length

5 letters
extra2
6 letters
minion2, flunky
9 letters
underling3
13 letters
supernumerary

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (extra2 = 2 syllables).