26984 words

subjugation

2 definitions • 2 examples
1
the act of defeating people or a country and ruling them in a way that allows them no freedom:

Examples:

They are bravely resisting subjugation by their more powerful neighbours.
2
the act of treating a person or their wishes or beliefs as less important than other people or their wishes or beliefs:

Examples:

The subjugation of women is a central theme in her work.

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