subsidiary

[səbˈsɪdiəri]

subsidiary Definition

• 1. a company that is completely controlled by another company
• 2. less important than but related or supplementary to something

Using subsidiary: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "subsidiary" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company has several subsidiaries in Europe.

• Example

  The subsidiary industries of the fashion world are worth billions of dollars.

• Example

  The subsidiary clauses in the contract are important to understand.

subsidiary Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for subsidiary

• auxiliary
• supplementary
• secondary
• ancillary
• supporting

Antonyms for subsidiary

• primary
• main
• central

Phrases with subsidiary

• wholly-owned subsidiary

  a subsidiary company whose entire stock is owned by another company

  Example

  The wholly-owned subsidiary is responsible for the distribution of the products.

• subsidiary company

  a company that is owned or controlled by another company

  Example

  The subsidiary company operates under the umbrella of the parent company.

• subsidiary legislation

  laws made by a person or body other than the legislature, under powers given to them by an Act of Parliament

  Example

  The subsidiary legislation was enacted to clarify the provisions of the main law.

Origins of subsidiary

from Latin 'subsidium', meaning 'reserve troops'

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Summary: subsidiary in Brief

A 'subsidiary' [səbˈsɪdiəri] can refer to a company that is completely controlled by another company or something that is less important than but related or supplementary to something. Examples include 'The company has several subsidiaries in Europe.' and 'The subsidiary clauses in the contract are important to understand.' Synonyms include 'auxiliary,' 'supplementary,' and 'ancillary.'