Noun
- 1. subordinate, subsidiary, underling, foot soldier, assistant, helper, help, supporter
- usage: an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
- 2. subsidiary company, subsidiary, company
- usage: a company that is completely controlled by another company
Adjective
- 1. auxiliary, subsidiary, supplemental, supplementary, secondary (vs. primary)
- usage: functioning in a supporting capacity; "the main library and its auxiliary branches"
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