a person who has a less important position than you in an organization:
Subordinate
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[Inferior], [lower] [position]
Subordinate meaning & definition 1 of Subordinate.
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Lower in rank or position.
Subordinate meaning & definition 2 of Subordinate.
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[Broken down] the word [SUBORDINATE] basically means...
SUB - Meaning UNDER. (Like SUB marine UNDER water)
ORDER - Meaning POSITION.
FINAL DEFINITION - To be UNDER [the POSITION], or rank of another.Subordinate meaning & definition 3 of Subordinate.
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(noun)
An employee under another [employees] supervision and/or rules.(noun)
In the corporate business realm, this often explains one who a) is enslaved or b) is expected to be enslaved to the characteristic of professionalism (see professional).(noun)
A queen [bees] pet.(noun)
One counted as inferior in business regardless of character or skill. May or may not be more valuable than their managers / superiors.(verb)
The action of kissing up to one counted superior in the business realm. To submit ones self to inferiority due to pressure, accusation, threat, or other non-work-related situations. The opposite of [insubordination].Subordinate meaning & definition 4 of Subordinate.
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to be under [something]...
Subordinate meaning & definition 5 of Subordinate.