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sub•cab•i•net
(sub kab′ə nit, sub′kab′-),USA pronunciation n.
adj.
- Governmenta group of advisers ranking below the cabinet level, chosen by a chief executive usually from members of the various executive departments.
adj.
- Governmentof or pertaining to a subcabinet.
- sub- + cabinet 1950–55