Where does “subordinate” come from?
Subordinate comes from Middle English subordinat, from Medieval Latin subordinatus, the past participle of Latin subordino, meaning to place under, formed from Latin sub- (under) combined with ordinare (to order), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European roots meaning to arrange or fit.
subordinate (English): Placed in a lower class, rank, or position;...
Definitions
- Placed in a lower class, rank, or position;...
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