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subcontractor

/ˌsʌbˈkɑːn.træk.tɚ/
sub · con · trac · tor
Plural:subcontractors
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• noun

1

An individual or business firm hired by a general or primary contractor to perform a specific part of the obligations of an existing contract.

Example

"The general contractor hired an electrical subcontractor to handle all the wiring for the new office building."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subcontractor. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subcontractor
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