subordinate (B1)
noun, adjective
Pronunciation: /səˈbɔːrdɪnət/
Definition
Having a lower rank, position, or status than someone else; or a person who has a lower rank or position than someone else.
Examples
The captain gave orders to his subordinate officers.
She was tired of being treated as a subordinate.
All employees are subordinate to the CEO.
How to Use subordinate
- subordinate to (prepositional phrase)
- Having a lower rank or status than someone or something else. — "In this company, all employees are subordinate to the director."
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