Subordinate synonyms

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.

49 synonyms for subordinate

1. lower-ranking

Inferior, junior, lesser, lower, lower-ranking, lowly, minor, second-fiddle, and supporting.

2. secondary

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.

3. junior

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.

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