1 ~ (to sb) having less power or authority than sb else in a group or an organization:
In many societies women are subordinate to men. * a subordinate minister / officer
2 ~ (to sth) less important than sth else:
All other issues are subordinate to this one.
noun a person who has a position with less authority and power than sb else in an organization:
the relationship between subordinates and superiors * He always confers with his subordinates before making decisions.
verb sth else:
Safety considerations were subordinated to commercial interests.
subordination noun [U]
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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In this entry, subordinate is tagged as adjective.
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