English adjective: subsidiary | |||
1. | subsidiary functioning in a supporting capacity | ||
Samples | The main library and its auxiliary branches. | ||
Synonyms | auxiliary, supplemental, supplementary | ||
Similar | secondary | ||
Antonyms | primary | ||
English noun: subsidiary | |||
1. | subsidiary (person) an assistant subject to the authority or control of another | ||
Synonyms | foot soldier, subordinate, underling | ||
Broader (hypernym) | assistant, help, helper, supporter | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | associate, bottom dog, cog, man, second banana, second fiddle | ||
2. | subsidiary (group) a company that is completely controlled by another company | ||
Synonyms | subsidiary company | ||
Broader (hypernym) | company | ||