Word
subjugation
Phoneticssub·ju·ga·tion
UK/sˌʌbdʒuːɡˈeɪʃən/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. the act of forcing someone to obey or control them completely. It often describes a situation where one group has total power over another.
n. the act of bringing someone or something under the power and control of another; the state of being subject to another's authority. Often carries a strong connotation of oppression or forced compliance.
Examples
“The history of the region is marked by centuries of subjugation.”
“The treaty ended the war but ensured the subjugation of the smaller nation to the empire's laws.”
“Scholars often examine how the subjugation of indigenous cultures led to the systematic erasure of their traditional languages and social structures over several generations.”
Examples
simple
“The history of the region is marked by centuries of subjugation.”
contextual
“The treaty ended the war but ensured the subjugation of the smaller nation to the empire's laws.”
complex
“Scholars often examine how the subjugation of indigenous cultures led to the systematic erasure of their traditional languages and social structures over several generations.”
Real-World Examples
“But Austen's novels are all about the subjugation of women.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/subjugation