Subordinate | Mean of subordinate in English Dictionary

/səˈboɚdənət/

• in a position of less power or authority than someone else
1. a subordinate officer/commander
2. The priests are subordinate to the bishops.
• less important than someone or something else
1. a subordinate concern
2. In some cultures, the welfare of the individual is subordinate to the welfare of the group.
• Noun
• someone who has less power or authority than someone else
1. She leaves the day-to-day running of the firm to her subordinates.
• Verb

• to think of or treat (someone or something) as less important than someone or something else
1. The company is guilty of subordinating safety to profit.
2. His personal life has been subordinated to his career.