Subsidiary
Definition
(noun) A company controlled by another, usually larger company
Examples
“The corporation owns several subsidiary companies in different sectors.”
“Her subsidiary in Dublin just opened a new office.”
“We sold the subsidiary last March.”
“The Berlin subsidiary handles all the German orders.”
“After the merger, the subsidiary kept its old name for a few months.”
Related words
Other English words at this level include Vicarious, Altruism, Petulant, Voracity, and Infrastructure. Tap any word to see its definition, examples, and audio.
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