
Subordinate
Respectful Term
Use 'subordinate' in professional settings to describe team hierarchy respectfully.

Please delegate this task to one of your subordinates.
Neutral Connotation
'Subordinate' doesn't imply incompetence, just lower rank.

Despite being a subordinate, she has a lot of influence on the project.
Not a Diminutive
Avoid using 'subordinate' to undermine someone's contributions or abilities.

His subordinates played a key role in the research.
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AssistantDependentInferiorJuniorMinionSecondarySubsidiaryUnderling
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