noun
- plural of subadar: a native officer in the Indian army, typically holding a rank equivalent to captain
Usage: historical; military
Examples
- The subadars led their companies with distinction during the campaign.
- Several subadars were promoted to higher ranks after the battle.
- The British officers relied heavily on experienced subadars for local knowledge.
- These subadars had served in the regiment for over twenty years.
- The subadars maintained discipline among the sepoys under their command.