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subaltern

UK
/sʌbˈɔːltən/
US
/sʌbˈɔltərn/

Translations

subalternnoun
subalterns
pl
UK
/sʌbˈɔːltən/
US
/səbˈɔltɚn/
subalternePersonne de rang inférieur ou en position subordonnée.
In the corporate hierarchy, she felt like a subaltern, always following orders from her superiors.
Dans la hiérarchie de l’entreprise, elle se sentait comme une subalterne, obéissant toujours aux ordres de ses supérieurs.
sous-lieutenantDans l’armée britannique, officier subalterne de rang inférieur à celui de captain.
The young subaltern was eager to prove himself in the upcoming campaign.
Le jeune sous-lieutenant était impatient de faire ses preuves lors de la campagne à venir.
Additional translations
subalterneEn logique aristotélicienne, proposition subalterne.
Synonyms
subordinate
assistant
junior
underling
inferior
Antonyms
superior
subalternadjective
UK
/sʌbˈɔːltən/
US
/sʌbˈɔltərn/
subalterneSe dit d’un rang, d’un statut ou d’une position inférieurs ; emploi général et en sciences humaines pour les groupes dominés.
In the corporate hierarchy, she held a subaltern position, reporting directly to the department head.
Dans la hiérarchie de l’entreprise, elle occupait un poste subalterne et rendait directement compte au chef de service.
Synonyms
subordinate
lesser
lower
secondary
inferior
Antonyms
superior

Definitions

subalternnoun
A subordinate or junior officer in the British army, typically a commissioned officer below the rank of captain.
The young subaltern was eager to prove himself in the upcoming campaign.
A person holding a subordinate position; someone of lower status or rank.
In the corporate hierarchy, she felt like a subaltern, always following orders from her superiors.
In Aristotelian logic, a particular proposition that is implied by a corresponding universal proposition having the same subject and predicate.
"Some mammals are carnivores" is the subaltern of the universal proposition "All mammals are carnivores."
subalternadjective
Of lower status or rank; subordinate.
In the corporate hierarchy, she held a subaltern position, reporting directly to the department head.
Relating to people or groups that are marginalized or outside the dominant social, political, or economic power structure (especially in post-colonial studies).
Subaltern voices are often overlooked in mainstream historical narratives.
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