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subaltern

Pronunciation: [sʌbˈæl.tɚn]

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Learn how to use subaltern in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “sociology”

(noun) a person or group that is in a lower position in society or has less power. This means they might not be listened to or have a say in important decisions, like when some students are quiet in class and don't get to share their thoughts.

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The organization works to give a voice to subaltern communities and ensure their needs are met.

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In that meeting, the subaltern voices were ignored, so their ideas weren't discussed.

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How can we make sure that subaltern groups are included in the conversation?

Context: “sociology”

(adjective) describes something that is related to people or groups that have less power. It often speaks about views or ideas that come from those who aren’t in charge, like when someone tells a story about a time they felt left out.

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The subaltern perspective in the documentary was essential to understanding the whole story.

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Ignoring the subaltern viewpoint means missing out on important details.

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What are some ways we can include subaltern perspectives in our discussions?

How to pronounce subaltern

Pronunciation: [sʌbˈæl.tɚn]

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