ancillaries

/ˈænsəˌlɛriz/
noun
  1. 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.
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adjective
  1. 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.
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