Pronunciation: /sʌˈbɔːltərn/
noun a person of inferior status or rank
A1 The subaltern carried out the task assigned to him.
A2 The subalterns in the army are responsible for following orders.
B1 The subalterns played a crucial role in the success of the project.
B2 The subaltern's perspective shed light on the issue from a different angle.
C1 The subaltern's insights were instrumental in shaping the company's strategy.
C2 The subaltern's research on the topic was groundbreaking and influential.
adjective of lower rank or status
A1 The subaltern employee followed the instructions carefully.
A2 The subaltern staff member was responsible for organizing the event.
B1 The subaltern team member played a key role in the project's success.
B2 The subaltern worker demonstrated exceptional leadership skills.
C1 The subaltern manager effectively delegated tasks to their team.
C2 The subaltern executive made strategic decisions that led to company growth.
formal The subaltern group within the organization has been historically marginalized.
informal The subaltern employees often feel overlooked by management.
slang Those subaltern folks don't get enough credit for their hard work.
figurative In the hierarchy of the company, she felt like a subaltern trying to climb to the top.
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