The meaning of Ancillary
Ancillary – definition
adjectiveProviding necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, system, etc.
Usage examples:
Ancillary staff
nounA person whose work provides necessary support to the primary activities of an organization, system, etc.
Usage examples:
The employment of specialist teachers and ancillaries
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Word origin
mid 17th century: from Latin ancillaris, from ancilla ‘maidservant’.
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