ETYM Pref. sub + Latin ordinatus, p. p. of ordinare to set in order, to arrange. Related to Ordain.
1. Lower in rank or importance; SYN. low-level.
2. Subject or submissive to authority or the control of another.
Množina: subordinates
Someone subject to the authority or control of another; SYN. subsidiary, underling.
To rank as less important.