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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."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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