1. 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.