Subordination
/səˌbɔːrdəˈneɪʃən/
Synonyms
- dependence
- inferiority
- lower rank
- subjugation
- subservience
Slang Meanings
Being bossed around.
I feel like I'm in a subordination zone at my job with all these micromanagers.
Playing second fiddle.
In the team, I’m always in a subordination role, just playing second fiddle to the lead.