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subordinate

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/subɐlˈtɛɾnu/su·bal·ter·no

Definition

1

A person who occupies a lower or subordinate position in a hierarchy.

Usage examples

“The subordinate received orders from his superior.”
“The subordinates carried out the delegated tasks.”

Common combinations

military subordinateadministrative subordinatesubordinate position