Lowly and Subaltern

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Lowly adjective - Inferior in rank or status.

Usage example: a lowly corporal

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Subaltern is a synonym for lowly. In some cases you can use "Subaltern" instead an adjective "Lowly".

Nearby Word: lowliness

Subaltern adjective - Inferior in rank or status.

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Lowly is a synonym for subaltern. You can use "Lowly" instead an adjective "Subaltern".

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