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