1. adjective /ˈmiːniəl/
a) Of or relating to work normally performed by a servant.
b) Of or relating to unskilled work.
2. noun /ˈmiːniəl/
a) A servant, especially a domestic servant.
His sister was a menial girl, but he sought to help her develop a mind of her own.
b) A person who has a subservient nature.
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