followers; subordinates; those under one's command
Refers to people who work under someone's authority or command, often in organizational, military, or historical contexts. Can also refer to the state of being under someone's command.
He led many subordinates and made the project a success.
The general gave orders to the soldiers under his command.
under the control of; under the dominion of
Compound of 配 (distribution, assignment) and 下 (under, below), literally meaning 'under one's assignment'.