Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subordinate
noun / adjective
/səˈbɔː.dɪ.nət/
Definition
A person or thing that is lower in rank or importance.
Examples
- The manager delegated tasks to her subordinate.
- In a sentence, you might say, ‘She felt like a subordinate in the team’s hierarchy.’
- Subordinate clauses cannot stand alone as complete sentences.
Meaning
Subordinate refers to something or someone that is under the authority or control of another, often in a workplace or organizational context.
Synonyms
- assistant
- junior
- underling
- subservient
- dependent
