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SUBALTERN Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word subaltern. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word subaltern. (close relations)
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subordinatesubordinated

Best Alternative Words for SUBALTERN

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junior-grade
adjective satellite

• inferior in rank or status

lower-ranking
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• inferior in rank or status

lowly
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• low or inferior in station or quality

• inferior in rank or status

• used of unskilled work (especially domestic work)

• of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense)

petty
adjectiveadj
noun

• larceny of property having a value less than some amount (the amount varies by locale)

adjective satellite

• inferior in rank or status

• (informal) small and of little importance

• contemptibly narrow in outlook

secondary
adjectiveadj
adjective

• being of second rank or importance or value; not direct or immediate

noun

• the defensive football players who line up behind the linemen

• coil such that current is induced in it by passing a current through the primary coil

adjective satellite

• inferior in rank or status

• depending on or incidental to what is original or primary

• not of major importance

• belonging to a lower class or rank

Best Hypernyms For SUBALTERN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for subaltern, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Phrases (1)
commissioned military officer

Alternatives for JUNIOR-GRADE

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