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, related words, and verbs for subordinate.
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.