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UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈsʌb^əltən/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(sub ôl′tərn or, esp. for 3, 6, sub′əl tûrn′)

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Synonyms:

of lower rank, inferior, secondary, subordinate, oppressed, junior , dependant, underling

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