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Another word for subordinate

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Adjective

  1. Below another in standing or importance

    See also:

    over

  2. In a position of subordination

    See also:

    part

    over

Noun

  1. One belonging to a lower class or rank

    See also:

    over

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Another word for subordinate

Noun
  1. See also:

    assistant

Modifier
  1. See also:

    under

    secondary

    Antonyms:
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Sentence Examples

  • He put on the air of a subordinate who obeys without reasoning.

  • The authorship of the epistles is in many cases a matter of subordinate importance; at least for Protestants or for those surrendering Bible infallibility, which Rome can hardly do.

  • I consider myself fortunate to have such a subordinate by me.

  • Much has been done of late years to make these subordinate standards of reformed doctrine more generally known.

  • The subordinate standards have been numerous, though marked by striking agreement in the main body of Christian doctrine which they set forth.

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