modern-day janissary
- noun
- /ˈmɒdərn deɪ ˈdʒænɪsəri/
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janisario contemporáneo
- Many regarded him as a modern-day janissary, fiercely loyal to the company’s CEO.
Examples
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In the political party, she was seen as a modern-day janissary for her unwavering enforcement of the leader’s policies.
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The organization relied on several modern-day janissaries to maintain order within its ranks.
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He is a true modern-day janissary for the corporation.
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Many view her as a modern-day janissary of the political party.
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In the political party, she was seen as a modern-day janissary for her unwavering enforcement of the leader's policies.
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Many regarded him as a modern-day janissary, fiercely loyal to the company's CEO.
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The organization relied on several modern-day janissaries to maintain order within its ranks.
Synonyms
A loyal follower who supports a leader or cause no matter what
Antonyms
How Loyal
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Morphology
modern-day + janissary
The compound straightforwardly combines 'modern-day' (contemporary) with 'janissary' (a devoted supporter/enforcer), so the core meaning 'a contemporary devoted supporter or enforcer' can be directly inferred from the parts. Although the historical/humorous connotations of 'janissary' add nuance about loyalty and discipline, a learner who knows both constituents will readily derive the intended meaning.
Etymology
Modern-day janissary comes from the old soldiers called Janissaries, who were specially trained to be the ruler's own men and to obey orders without question. So today calling someone a modern-day janissary means they act like a very loyal 'supporter' or 'enforcer' for a leader or organization.