subsidiary
adjectiveHow to pronounce subsidiary:
Definition of subsidiary:
- subsidiary (adjective):
- furnishing aid or support auxiliary
- functioning in a supporting capacity.
Synonyms for subsidiary:
auxiliarysecondaryAntonyms for subsidiary:
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