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sub·al·tern
 subaltern
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- pronunciation:
- suhb
awl
t
 rn
[or]
suhb
awl
trn
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of a lower rank or position; subordinate or secondary.
- similar words:
- secondary, subordinate
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| related words: |
junior |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
one who is in a subordinate position, esp. a British military officer below the rank of captain.
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| related words: |
assistant, ensign |
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