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Junior Officer Makes Warship Change Direction Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "SUBALTERN" which means:
- noun
- • A british commissioned army officer below the rank of captain adjective satellite
- • Inferior in rank or status adjective
- • Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain.
- • Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition.
An example sentence would be:
- • "The subaltern remained silent during the meeting."
- • "As a subaltern, he was responsible for leading a small group of soldiers."
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