Meaning Of The Word Subordinate

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What's The Definition Of Subordinate?

subordinate
If someone is your subordinate, they have a less important position than you in the organization that you both work for.
adjective: Someone who is subordinate to you has a less important position than you and has to obey you.
adjective: Something that is subordinate to something else is less important than the other thing.
verb: If you subordinate something to another thing, you regard it or treat it as less important than the other thing.

subordinate in American English
inferior to or placed below another in rank, power, importance, etc.; secondary
adjective: placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank

subordinate in British English
adjective: of lesser order or importance
noun: a person or thing that is subordinate
verb: to put in a lower rank or position (than)

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