Belonging
Belonging noun - The state of being in a very personal or private relationship.
Subordinate and belonging are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subordinate" instead an adverb "Belonging".
Nearby Word: belonged
Subordinate
Subordinate noun - One who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another.
Belonging and subordinate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Belonging" instead an adverb "Subordinate".
Both words in one sentence
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Entire divisions and other large groupings of specialized troops were created subordinate to a "different" force by design—for example, Soviet helicopters belonging to the army were flown by Soviet Air Force officers.
Source: Interservice Rivalry
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