subaltern
IPA: sʌbɔɫtɝn
noun
- A subordinate.
- (Britain, military) A commissioned officer having a rank below that of captain; a lieutenant or second lieutenant.
- (logic) A subaltern proposition; a proposition implied by a universal proposition.
- (social sciences, literary theory) A member of a group that is socially, politically and geographically outside of the hegemonic power structure of the colony and of the colonial homeland.
adjective
- Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially (military) ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain.
- (logic) Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition.
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Examples of "subaltern" in Sentences
- The subaltern voices in society are often silenced and marginalized by those in power
- Subaltern literature seeks to illuminate the experiences and perspectives of marginalized individuals
- The subaltern community fought for their rights and demanded to be heard
- It is important to acknowledge the subaltern narratives that have been historically ignored
- The subaltern perspective offers a different lens through which to view social issues
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