Synonyms for subsidiary

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. accessory, adjunct, ancillary, adjuvant, appurtenant, auxiliary, subsidiary, supportive (vs. unsupportive)
usage: relating to something that is added but is not essential; "an ancillary pump"; "an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism"; "The mind and emotions are auxilliary to each other"
2. auxiliary, subsidiary, supplemental, supplementary, secondary (vs. primary)
usage: functioning in a subsidiary or supporting capacity; "the main library and its auxiliary branches"
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