Sekirov Dictionary

subaltern

UK /ˈsʌb.əltən/US /sʌbˈɔltəɹn/

noun4

  1. A subordinate.
  2. (UK) A commissioned officer having a rank below that of captain; a lieutenant or second lieutenant.
  3. 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.
  4. A subaltern proposition; a proposition implied by a universal proposition.

adjective2

  1. Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially (military) ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain.
  2. Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition.
forms

subalterns · more subaltern · most subaltern

This dictionary works without the internet: on your phone · in Chrome