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Meaning of subsidiary
A company that is owned or controlled by another company
Etymology of subsidiary
The word "subsidiary" comes from the Latin "subsidium," meaning "assistance" or "support," and the Latin "subsidarius," meaning "providing assistance"
Historically, the term "subsidiary" was used to describe a company that provided support or assistance to a parent company
Synonyms
affiliate
subsidiary company
branch
division
arm
wing
offshoot
spin-off
satellite
associate
allied company
dependent company
controlled company
affiliated company
related company
sister company
parent company
holding company
conglomerate
subsidiary organization
secondary company
subordinate company
junior company
smaller company
minor company
tributary company
feeder company
ancillary company
adjunct company
appendant company
Definitions
- A company that is owned or controlled by another company, often having a minority shareholding
- * A secondary or subordinate organization, such as a charity or a research institution
Usage Examples
- The subsidiary company was acquired by a larger corporation to expand its market share
- * The parent company controls several subsidiaries around the world
Antonyms
independent company
self-contained company
autonomous company
standalone company
separate company
distinct company
unrelated company
unaffiliated company
non-subordinate company
dominant company
leading company
major company
primary company
main company
central company
head company
sovereign company
free company
unrestricted company
unconstrained company