subcontractor
noun/ˈsʌbkənˌtræktər/
Frequency rank: #16,885 most common English word
Meaning
a person or company that is hired by a main contractor to perform a specific part of a larger project.
Example sentence
The construction company hired subcontractor to handle the electrical wiring in the new building.
Synonyms & related words
- vendor
- specialist
- supplier
- outsourcer
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