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subaltern

UK
/sʌbˈɔːltən/
US
/sʌbˈɔltərn/

Translations

subalternnoun
subalterns
pl
UK
/sʌbˈɔːltən/
US
/səbˈɔltɚn/
The subaltern followed the orders without question.
Подчинённый выполнял приказы без вопросов.
младший офицер
The subaltern was responsible for leading the platoon.
Младший офицер был ответственен за руководство взводом.
Additional translations
младший чин
подчинённое лицо
Synonyms
underling
assistant
subordinate
inferior
junior
Antonyms
superior
subalternadjective
UK
/sʌbˈɔːltən/
US
/sʌbˈɔltərn/
The subaltern officer followed the orders without question.
Подчинённый офицер выполнял приказы без вопросов.
Additional translations
второстепенный
низший
Synonyms
inferior
subordinate
secondary
lower
lesser
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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