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Definition
less important or subservient; or to rank as such
- That poor, ignorant woman thought that America was governed by a Queen, to whom the President was subordinate.8 — What Slaves Are Taught To Think Of The North (99% in)
- I wish the President was subordinate to Queen Justice.8 — What Slaves Are Taught To Think Of The North (99% in)
- Mr. Hobbs had formerly been wealthy, but he had failed, and afterwards obtained a subordinate situation in the Custom House.32 — The Meeting Of Mother And Daughter (80% in)
There are no more uses of "subordinate" in Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl.
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