subjugation

Pronunciation: /ˌsʌbd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun forced submission to control by others
  2. noun the act of subjugating by cruelty
  3. noun the act of conquering

Etymology

From New Latin subiugātiō, from Latin subiugō (“to subjugate”). By surface analysis, subjugate + -ion.

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Synonyms

subjection

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
relationship
Narrower (hyponyms)
bondage, enslavement, oppression, repression, confinement

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