subordinate
US /səˈbɔ:rdɪnət/
・UK /səˈbɔ:dɪnət/
B1
adjective
- Grammar (of a clause) dependent on the main clause
- Being or in a position of less power or authority
verb
- To modify a word or phrase to its head
- To treat something as less valuable or important
Examples
She was directly subordinate to the president
The monarch is formally subordinate to Parliament.