subalterne — meaning in English

English meaning

• menial adj Describing unskilled, low-status work, especially the kind of routine tasks a servant would do.
• minion noun A follower or underling who carries out orders, often unquestioningly, for someone more powerful.

Senses

subalterne is used for these senses in English:

• subaltern Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially (military rank) ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain.

menial — full definition

1. adj Describing unskilled, low-status work, especially the kind of routine tasks a servant would do.
2. noun A person in a servile, low-ranking role, especially a domestic servant.

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