undershepherd
- noun
- /ˈʌndərˌʃɛpərd/
- The board appointed her as undershepherd to help oversee the new project teams.
Examples
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After the promotion, he became the trusted undershepherd of the department, supporting the main manager.
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She serves as an undershepherd in our local charity.
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As an undershepherd, he ensured that the staff received proper guidance and support.
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The undershepherd helped organize the community event.
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After the promotion, he became the trusted undershepherd of the department, supporting the main manager.
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The board appointed her as undershepherd to help oversee the new project teams.
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As an undershepherd, he ensured that the staff received proper guidance and support.
Synonyms
A senior official who helps the head of a government department make decisions
A person who works under another person in a job
A person who is second in command in a criminal group
A person who is second in charge and helps the main leader
A person with a rank just below the main leader in a group
A teacher who helps the head teacher and looks after students
A person of lower rank who serves others
How Senior
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Undershepherd combines under ('below' or 'assistant') and shepherd ('a leader or caretaker'), and used in everyday groups it means a deputy or assistant leader who helps guide and care for the people under the main leader.