Subalterns
Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:16 pts10 letters
Definition of Subalterns
noun
- A subordinate.
- A commissioned officer having a rank below that of captain; a lieutenant or second lieutenant.
- A subaltern proposition; a proposition implied by a universal proposition. For example, some crows are black is a subaltern of all crows are black.
- (literary theory) A member of a group that is socially, politically and geographically outside of the hegemonic power structure of the colony and of the colonial homeland.
Anagrams of Subalterns
No exact anagrams found for "subalterns". This word has a unique letter combination.
Letter Values
s1
u1
b3
a1
l1
t1
e1
r1
n1
s1
Total: 12 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Subalterns
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Subalterns"
Subalterns is a 10-letter word that scores 12 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Subalterns" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "subalterns" is a medium-scoring word.