Word Meaning

subordinates definition and meaning

a. Placed in a lower order, class, or rank; holding a lower or inferior position.
a. Inferior in order, nature, dignity, power, importance, or the like.
n. One who stands in order or rank below another; -- distinguished from a principal.
v. t. To place in a lower order or class; to make or consider as of less value or importance; as, to subordinate one creature to another.
v. t. To make subject; to subject or subdue; as, to subordinate the passions to reason.

Crossword clues for subordinates

- Lower ranking
- Of lesser importance
- Junior officers
- Underlings