"subsidiary" meaning in All languages combined

See subsidiary on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

IPA: /sʌbˈsɪ.di.ər.i/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-subsidiary.wav [UK] Forms: subsidiary [positive], more subsidiary [comparative], most subsidiary [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. If something is subsidiary, it is connected, but lower in importance, rank, or level, etc. Synonyms: subordinate, minor
    Sense id: simple-subsidiary-en-adj-r1wmHlTP

Noun [English]

IPA: /sʌbˈsɪ.di.ər.i/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-subsidiary.wav [UK] Forms: subsidiary [singular], subsidiaries [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|2=subsidiaries}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A subsidiary is a company that is owned by a larger company. {[ant|parent}} Synonyms: subordinate
    Sense id: simple-subsidiary-en-noun-wf0R26Ny
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