Subjugation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌsʌbd͡ʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Subjugation is a noun meaning The act of subjugating.
Meaning
The act of subjugating.
More Meanings
- The state of being subjugated; forced control by others.
Example Sentences
Few concepts are as emotionally charged as that of race. The word conjures up a mixture of associations—culture, ethnicity, genetics, subjugation, exclusion and persecution. But is the tragic history of efforts to define groups of people by race really a matter of the misuse of science, the abuse of a valid biological concept?
Word Forms
- subjugations
Synonyms for subjugation
Depending on context, synonyms include conquest, oppression, subjection, conquering.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include subjection, conquest, oppression, conquering, submissiveness, subservience.
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