Subaltern Synonyms & Definitions

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• SubalternDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (n.) A person holding a subordinate position; specifically, a commissioned military officer below the rank of captain.
2. (n.) A subaltern proposition.
3. (a.) Ranked or ranged below; subordinate; inferior; specifically (Mil.), ranking as a junior officer; being below the rank of captain; as, a subaltern officer.
4. (a.) Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition.

• SubalternateDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (a.) Succeeding by turns; successive.
2. (n.) A particular proposition, as opposed to a universal one. See Subaltern, 2.
3. (a.) Subordinate; subaltern; inferior.