subsidiary — a company that is owned or controlled by a larger company
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a company that is owned or controlled by a larger company
Pronunciation (IPA): /səbˈsɪdiˌɛri/
Example Sentences
- The tech giant acquired three subsidiaries last year to expand into the gaming market.
- My job at the subsidiary feels like being the younger sibling in a corporate family.
- The subsidiary benefits of learning English include understanding movie jokes without subtitles.
subsidiary
NOUN[/səbˈsɪdiˌɛri/]
a company that is owned or controlled by a larger company
a senior executive in a suit points to a large organizational chart showing company relationships. The chart displays a large parent company at the top with smaller companies branching below it. A younger manager takes notes while nodding as the hierarchy is explained. The presentation clearly demonstrates how the smaller companies report to and are controlled by the larger corporation. Other board members sit around the polished table reviewing similar documents. a company that is owned or controlled by a larger company
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'subsidium' meaning 'reserve troops stationed behind the main army for support.' Over time, it evolved to mean anything that provides assistance or operates in a supporting role.
Breakdown
sub- (under/behind) + sid- (to sit/settle) + -ary (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The tech giant acquired three subsidiaries last year to expand into the gaming market.”
“My job at the subsidiary feels like being the younger sibling in a corporate family.”
“The subsidiary benefits of learning English include understanding movie jokes without subtitles.”
“The parent company treats its subsidiaries like chess pieces in the global market.”
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