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Vocabulary Entry
subaltern
|noun • adjective
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N
noun
A person of lower status or rank, often in a social or political context.
Example Sentences
"The subaltern voices in the committee were often overlooked."
"Many subaltern groups struggle to have their concerns addressed."
"She wrote a thesis on the representation of subaltern characters in literature."
A
adjective
Relating to or denoting a person or group in a lower position, especially in a hierarchy.
Example Sentences
"The subaltern class faced numerous challenges in asserting their rights."
"Subaltern perspectives are essential for a comprehensive understanding of history."
"His research focuses on subaltern narratives in postcolonial studies."