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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

subsidiary

/ˌsʌbsɪˈdeɪri/ noun · British & US
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What does subsidiary mean?

noun

A company or organization that is owned or controlled by another company, often referred to as a subsidiary company. A secondary or subordinate part of a larger organization.

Example

"The subsidiary company was established to focus on the development of new technologies."

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