Subsidiary
Adjective
US
/səbˈsɪdieri/
UK
/səbˈsɪdieri/
US
/səbˈsɪdieri/
UK
/səbˈsɪdieri/
Of secondary importance; playing a supporting role.
The subsidiary company operates independently but reports to the parent.
Environmental concerns are not subsidiary to economic growth.
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Can be adjective (secondary) or noun (subsidiary company). Noun: subsidiary. Often used in business and organizational contexts.
Common in corporate and organizational structures.
Use when describing secondary or supporting roles.