Subordinate and Worker

Subordinate

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

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Worker and subordinate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Worker" instead a noun "Subordinate".

Worker noun - One who works for another for wages or a salary.

Usage example: a factory owner who is known for his fair and generous treatment of his workers

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Subordinate and worker are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Subordinate" instead a noun "Worker".

Nearby Words: work, working, worked, workplace, workmate

fellow	fellow subordinate	fellow worker
good	good subordinate	good worker
female	female subordinate	female worker
devoted	devoted subordinate	devoted worker
Other adjectives: best, dead, male, incompetent, young, social, idealistic, former, random, last, competent, disgruntled, medical.

In "A Day in the Life," Marina Levin is pursued by a former co-worker/subordinate named Oliver.

Source: Series / Flashpoint
The subordinate tells him he's not a "pussy relief worker", and he's paid to kill.

Source: Video Game / Far Cry 3
He instructs his subordinate to dress as a dock worker, go out, and try to pander some "Happy Stuff" to them, a legendary drug that's never been found.

Source: Literature / The Lost Stars

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