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Minion vs. Minyan
Minion
/ˈmɪnjən/Examples:
The king surrounded himself with loyal minions.She treated her assistants like mere minions.His minion fetched coffee during the meeting.
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Minyan
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A minyan is required for the Torah reading to begin.The synagogue waited to commence until a minyan assembled.She joined to help them reach the minyan for prayers.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Minion is often associated with cute yellow characters from movies, while minyan has religious connotations.
- A minion is a follower or servant, typically assistant-like in non-religious contexts.
- Minyan refers to a required quorum in Jewish religious practices.
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