🪖subaltern

noun
/sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

Meaning

A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.

Example Sentences

The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.

Synonyms

junior officer, subordinate, assistant, deputy

Antonyms

commander, superior, leader

Collocations

subaltern studies, subaltern officer, subaltern group

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