A commissioned officer of the United States Navy whose rank is above an ensign's and below a lieutenant, or a corresponding rank in other navies.
A commissioned officer in the United States Coast Guard, Public Health Service, or National Atmospheric and Oceanic Administration whose rank is above an ensign and below a lieutenant.
A commissioned officer having a rank below that of captain; a lieutenant or second lieutenant.
A subordinate.
A subaltern proposition; a proposition implied by a universal proposition.
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.
Asserting only a part of what is asserted in a related proposition.
Of a lower rank or position; inferior or secondary; especially (military) ranking as a junior officer, below the rank of captain.