1. followers or subordinates who obey orders without question
Usage: often implies servile obedience
2. servile dependents or favorites of a person in power
Usage: often used disapprovingly

Examples

• The dictator surrounded himself with loyal minions.
• She treated her assistants like minions rather than colleagues.
• The villain’s minions carried out his evil plans.
• He was tired of being one of the boss’s minions.
• The corrupt politician’s minions helped cover up the scandal.
• The students refused to be the principal’s minions.
• Her minions followed her every command without question.