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subcontractor

/ˈsʌb.kɒn.trɪktər/ noun · British & US
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What does subcontractor mean?

noun

A person or company that is hired by a contractor to perform a specific part of a project or contract.

Example

"The general contractor hired a subcontractor to handle the electrical work on the new building."

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