Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
subordination
Noun
/ˌsʌbɔːrˈdɪneɪʃən/
Definition
The act of placing something in a lower or lesser position.
Examples
- The subordination of individual rights to the needs of the community can be a topic of debate.
- In the corporate world, subordination of team goals to personal ambitions often hampers progress.
- Historically, the subordination of women led to significant social changes over the years.
Meaning
Subordination refers to the relationship in which one thing is placed under another in rank or importance.
Synonyms
- Submission
- Inferiority
- Dependence
- Subjugation
