Subordinate Meaning and Definition


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What is the definition Subordinate? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Words ending with Subordinate, Words starting with Subordinate, Synonyms, Example sentences, How to pronounce? Related sentences, Antonyms, Derivations and more...

Subordinate meaning

Word: Subordinate

How to pronounce: səˈbɔːdɪnɪt

Adjective

Definitions:

1. Lower in rank or position.

Example sentences: "His subordinate officers"

Noun

Definitions:

1. A person under the authority or control of another within an organization.

Example sentences: "He was mild-mannered, especially with his subordinates"

Transitive verb

Definitions:

1. Treat or regard as of lesser importance than something else.

Example sentences: "Practical considerations were subordinated to political expediency"


Synonyms:

inferior

lower

subdue

subjugate

dominate

conquer

overpower

subsidiaries

subsidiary

subaltern

underling

within the jurisdiction

subservient

subject

report

jurisdictional

dependent

junior

minor

lesser

belittle


Antonyms:

independent

chief

head

boss

insubordinate


Derivations:

subordination

subordinating

subordinated


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Subordinate in Other Languages...

Spanish: Subordinado

German: Unterordnen

French: Subordonné

Italian: Subordinato

Turkish: Alt


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