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subcontractor Synonyms & Antonyms

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Subcontractor as a Noun

1

A contractor hired by another contractor (often a general contractor) and thus employed by that contractor rather than directly hired by the customer.

2

A contractor hired by a general contractor employed by the contractor rather than directly hired by the customer.

Word Forms & Grammar

subcontractor (plural subcontractors)

Words That Rhyme With Subcontractor

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Origin of Subcontractor

From sub- + contractor.

Subcontractor at a Glance

Part of speechnoun
MeaningA contractor hired by another contractor (often a general contractor) and thus employed by that contractor…
Pluralsubcontractors