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Raresubaltern
The correct spelling is subaltern.
How to pronounce subaltern
noun
IPA: /ˈsʌbəltɚn/
Say it like: Sub-alt-ern
The correct spelling is subaltern. A subordinate. For example: "a subaltern officer"
Usage Examples
“a subaltern officer”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A subordinate.
- 2.A commissioned officer having a rank below that of captain; a lieutenant or second lieutenant.
- 3.A subaltern proposition; a proposition implied by a universal proposition. For example, some crows are black is a subaltern of all crows are black.
- 4.(literary theory) A member of a group that is socially, politically and geographically outside of the hegemonic power structure of the colony and of the colonial homeland.
adjective
- 1.Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain.
- 2.Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition.
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