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subsidiary

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subsidiary in WordNet English dictionary

adjective
  1. functioning in a supporting capacity
    "the main library and its auxiliary branches"
    auxiliary  subsidiary  supplemental  supplementary 
noun
  1. an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
    subordinate  subsidiary  underling  foot soldier 
  2. a company that is completely controlled by another company
    subsidiary company  subsidiary 
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