military vs subaltern

military and subaltern both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
military	Yes	Yes	No	No
subaltern	Yes	Yes	No	No

military (noun)	subaltern (noun)
the military forces of a nation	a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain

military (adjective)	subaltern (adjective)
associated with or performed by members of the armed services as contrasted with civilians	inferior in rank or status
characteristic of or associated with soldiers or the military
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare