Dependent and Subaltern

Dependent noun - A person who relies on another person for support (especially financial support).

Subaltern and dependent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Subaltern" instead the word "Dependent" as a noun or an adjective.

Nearby Words: depend, dependence, dependency, dependant, depending

Subaltern noun - A British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain.

Dependent and subaltern are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dependent" instead the word "Subaltern" as a noun or an adjective.