Honcho and Subordinate

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Honcho noun - One of high position or importance within a group.

Usage example: the office was all abuzz because some honchos from corporate headquarters were coming for a visit

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Subordinate is an antonym for honcho.

Subordinate noun - One who is of lower rank and typically under the authority of another.

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Honcho is an antonym for subordinate.

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Subordinate and Honcho. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/honcho/subordinate

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