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menial

/mɛniəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does menial mean?

adjective

Relating to or requiring manual labor; of low social or intellectual status. Often used to describe tasks that are considered unskilled or unpleasant.

Example

"The menial tasks of cleaning and maintenance fell to the new intern."

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