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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

subaltern

/ˈsʌbˈæltərn/ noun · British & US
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What does subaltern mean?

noun

A person of lower social or economic status, especially in a colonial or postcolonial context. A subordinate or inferior person or group.

Example

"The subaltern class was often marginalized in the colonial society."

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