ancillaries
/ˈænsəˌlɛriz/
noun
- People or things that provide necessary support to a main activity or organization.
- In a film production, ancillaries include lighting technicians and makeup artists.
- The hospital hired more ancillaries to help with patient transport.
- The school's ancillaries, such as janitors and cafeteria workers, are essential to daily operations.
Synonyms
adjective
- Providing necessary support to the main activities or operation of an organization.
- Ancillary staff in the office handle mail and supplies.
- Ancillary equipment, such as printers and scanners, keeps the office running.
- The company offers ancillary services like IT support and cleaning.