Subaltern (Adjective)
Meaning
Inferior in rank or status; "the junior faculty"; "a lowly corporal"; "petty officialdom"; "a subordinate functionary".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The subaltern officer was given a minor role in the military operation due to his lack of experience.
- As a subaltern member of the organization, she was not allowed to participate in major decision-making processes.
- The subaltern position in the company hierarchy made it difficult for him to get his ideas heard by the top executives.
- The subaltern status of the village in the region made it vulnerable to exploitation by neighboring towns.
- The subaltern role of the assistant was to provide support to the senior staff members, but not to make any important decisions.