What is another word for subordinates?

Pronunciation: [sʌbˈɔːdɪnəts] (IPA)

Subordinates are individuals who work under the supervision or authority of another person. They can be seen as members of a team who report to a higher-ranking official, manager, or supervisor. Synonyms for subordinates generally cover these same aspects. Some common alternatives include employees, staff, team members, or workers. Other possibilities may depend on the specific context of the relationship between the subordinates and the person in charge, such as subordinates and superiors, juniors or underlings, or associates and colleagues. Whatever the term used, the idea of subordinates working cooperatively to help reach a common goal remains an essential aspect of many workplaces.

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Usage examples for Subordinates

Sufficiently affluent to be always able to surround herself with competent subordinates, she fancied-a not very uncommon error, by the way-that she individually accomplished all that she had obtained through another.
"The Martins Of Cro' Martin, Vol. II (of II)"
Charles James Lever
If obedience were subject to question on the part of the subordinates, the colonel could win no battles.
"Dollars and Sense"
Col. Wm. C. Hunter
On the other hand, an executive would be greatly handicapped if his orders were subject to interpretation and analysis by his subordinates.
"Dollars and Sense"
Col. Wm. C. Hunter

Famous quotes with Subordinates

  • Any commander who fails to exceed his authority is not of much use to his subordinates.
    Arleigh Burke
  • He isn't a real boss until he has trained subordinates to shoulder most of his responsibilities.
    William Feather
  • Even the frankest and bravest of subordinates do not talk with their boss the same way they talk with colleagues.
    Robert Greenleaf
  • I believe that presidents up through and including George Bush have known that Americans were left alive and in violation of law, these high officials and certain of their appointed subordinates have continued and perpetrated a cover up of this reality.
    Bo Gritz
  • If you don't understand that you work for your mislabeled 'subordinates,' then you know nothing of leadership. You know only tyranny.
    Dee Hock

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