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SUBALTERN, a. [L.] Inferior; subordinate; that in different respects is both superior and inferior; as a subaltern officer. It is used chiefly of military officers.

SUBALTERN, n. A subordinate officer in an army or military body. It is applied to officers below the rank of captain.

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