Subordinate

usgb/səˈbɔːrdɪnət/
noun

A person who is lower in rank or position.

As a subordinate, John always reports to his manager.
Visual representation of "subordinate" - A person who is lower in rank or position
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Respectful Term

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

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Please delegate this task to one of your subordinates.
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Neutral Connotation

'Subordinate' doesn't imply incompetence, just lower rank.

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Despite being a subordinate, she has a lot of influence on the project.
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Not a Diminutive

Avoid using 'subordinate' to undermine someone's contributions or abilities.

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His subordinates played a key role in the research.
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