Both Uses of
subordinate
in
1984 by Orwell
- At the Ministry he was employed in some subordinate post for which intelligence was not required, but on the other hand he was a leading figure on the Sports Committee and all the other committees engaged in organizing community hikes, spontaneous demonstrations, savings campaigns, and voluntary activities generally.†
p. 22..3
- Perhaps Big Brother was merely getting rid of a too-popular subordinate.†
p. 45..7 *
Definition:
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(subordinate) less important or subservient; or to rank as such