Subjugation

Pronunciation: /səbˈdʒʊɡeɪʃən/

Definitions of subjugation

noun the action of bringing someone or something under domination or control

Example Sentences

A1 The subjugation of the kingdom was finally over.

A2 The subjugation of the villagers by the warlord was brutal.

B1 The subjugation of women in some cultures is a major human rights issue.

B2 The subjugation of one nation by another often leads to conflict.

C1 The subjugation of the indigenous people was a dark chapter in the country's history.

C2 The subjugation of the population by the authoritarian regime was met with resistance.

Examples of subjugation in a Sentence

formal The subjugation of the indigenous people was a dark chapter in our country's history.

informal The subjugation of that team in the finals was unexpected.

slang The subjugation of that new video game is so addicting.

figurative She felt a sense of subjugation in her relationship, always having to put his needs above her own.

Grammatical Forms of subjugation

• past tense: subjugated
• plural: subjugations
• comparative: more subjugated
• superlative: most subjugated
• present tense: subjugates
• future tense: will subjugate
• perfect tense: have subjugated
• continuous tense: is subjugating
• singular: subjugation
• positive degree: subjugation
• infinitive: to subjugate
• gerund: subjugating
• participle: subjugating

Origin and Evolution of subjugation

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'subjugation' originated from the Latin word 'subjugare', which means 'to bring under a yoke' or 'to subdue'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'subjugation' has come to refer to the act of bringing someone or something under control or domination, often through force or oppression.