Meaning of the word ancillary in English

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ancillary

US /ˈæn.sə.ler.i/
UK /ˈæn.sə.ler.i/

Noun

1.

a person whose work provides necessary support to the primary activities of an organization, institution, or industry.

Example:
the employment of specialist teachers and ancillaries

Adjective

1.

providing necessary support to the primary activities or operation of an organization, institution, industry, or system.

Example:
the development of ancillary services to support its products
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