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subaltern studies

subaltern studies noun: the study and writing of history with a particular focus on the experiences and perspectives of common people, rather than that of political leaders or the elite.

Noun

subaltern studies (uncountable)

  1. The study and writing of history with a particular focus on the experiences and perspectives of common people, rather than that of political leaders or the elite.

Questions about subaltern studies

What does subaltern studies mean?
Subaltern studies means the study and writing of history with a particular focus on the experiences and perspectives of common people, rather than that of political leaders or the elite.
What part of speech is subaltern studies?
Subaltern studies is a noun.

Words near subaltern studies in the dictionary

  1. subalpine larch
  2. subalpine warbler
  3. subalpine warblers
  4. subalpinoside
  5. subaltern
  6. subaltern studies
  7. subalternal
  8. subalternant
  9. subalternants
  10. subalternate
  11. subalternately

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