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subaltern noun

  /sʌbˈɔltərn/<a:US> , /ˈsʌbəltɚn/
  • (logic) A subaltern proposition; a proposition implied by a universal proposition.
 johtopäätös
  • (British, military) A commissioned officer having a rank below that of captain; a lieutenant or second lieutenant.
 nuorempi upseeri
  • (social science, 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.
 siirtomaa-alamainen

subaltern adjective

  /sʌbˈɔltərn/<a:US> , /ˈsʌbəltɚn/
  • (logic) Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition.
 alisteinen
  • Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially (military rank) ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain.
 nuorempi
subaltern studies
tavallisten ihmisten historia
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