subsidiary

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
  2. noun a company that is completely controlled by another company
  3. adjective functioning in a supporting capacity

Etymology

From Middle French subsidiaire, from Latin subsidiarius (“belonging to a reserve”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

subordinate, underling, foot soldier

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