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ondergeschikte — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • inferior adj Lower in rank, quality, or importance than something or someone else.
  • minion noun A follower or underling who carries out orders, often unquestioningly, for someone more powerful.
  • subordinate adj Lower in rank, importance, or position; under the authority of someone else.
  • underling noun A person of lower rank or authority than another; a subordinate.

Senses

ondergeschikte is used for these senses in English:

  • inferior A person of lower rank, stature, or ability to another.
  • subordinate (countable) One who is subordinate.
  • underling A subordinate, or person of lesser rank or authority.

inferior — full definition

  1. adj Lower in rank, quality, or importance than something or someone else.
  2. adj Situated lower down, especially in anatomy — closer to the feet than another part.
  3. noun A person ranked or regarded as lower in status or ability.

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