kampon
kampón with stress marks
disciple, follower, vassal
Usage Note
Kampon refers to a loyal follower, subordinate, or henchman — someone who acts under the authority or in the service of another. It often carries a negative or derogatory nuance, suggesting blind loyalty or complicity in wrongdoing. It appears in both historical narratives (warriors following a chieftain) and modern political commentary.
Examples
" Marami siyang kampon. "
Natural Translation
He has many followers.
Literal Translation
Many his follower.
" Ang mga kampon ng masamang pinuno ay sumusunod nang walang tanong. "
Natural Translation
The followers of the evil leader obey without question.
Literal Translation
The followers of-the evil leader obey without question.
" Hindi makapagsalita ng totoo ang mga kampon ng pinuno dahil natatakot silang mawalan ng tiwala niya. "
Natural Translation
The leader's followers cannot speak the truth because they are afraid of losing his trust.
Literal Translation
Not able-to-speak of truth the followers of-the leader because afraid they to-lose of trust his.
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