Subordinate synonyms such as apprentice, inferior, accessory, adjutant, and aide. Subordinate is an adjective, and its antonyms are central, major, and chief. Additionally, here are 49 synonyms for subordinate and words similar to it.
Inferior, junior, lesser, lower, lower-ranking, lowly, minor, second-fiddle, and supporting.
Accessory, additional, ancillary, attendant, auxiliary, extra, lesser, marginal, minor, of little account/importance, peripheral, second-class, second-fiddle, second-rate, secondary, subservient, subsidiary, and supplementary.
Adjutant, aide, apprentice, assistant, deputy, flunkey, henchman, inferior, junior, lackey, man/girl Friday, mate, minion, number two, right-hand man/woman, second, second fiddle, second in command, sidekick, subaltern, and underling.