Meaning & Definition of Subsidiary in English
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Subsidiary
/səbsɪdiɛri/
noun
1. An assistant subject to the authority or control of another
synonym:
- subordinate,
- subsidiary,
- underling,
- foot soldier
2. A company that is completely controlled by another company
synonym:
- subsidiary company,
- subsidiary
adjective
1. Functioning in a supporting capacity
- "The main library and its auxiliary branches"
synonym:
- auxiliary,
- subsidiary,
- supplemental,
- supplementary