The Open Dictionary

subordination

noun

UK/səˌbɔː.dɪˈneɪ.ʃᵊn/
US/səˌbɔːr.dᵊnˈeɪ.ʃᵊn/

Definitions of subordination noun

  1. Uncountable

    the act of considering someone or something as less important or less powerful than another

    • In many traditional cultures, the subordination of women remains a significant issue.

    • He believes that individual liberty should not be in subordination to national interests.

    • The employees' subordination to management is deeply ingrained in the company culture.