Определение слова «subaltern» на английский

adjective

1. Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially (military) ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain.

   • a subaltern officer

2. (logic) Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition.

noun

1. A subordinate.

2. (British, military) A commissioned officer having a rank below that of captain; a lieutenant or second lieutenant.

3. (logic) A subaltern proposition; a proposition implied by a universal proposition.

4. (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.