subjugation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of subjugating.
  2. The state of being subjugated; forced control by others.

Pronunciation

/ˌsʌbd͡ʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/ /ˌsʌbd͡ʒəˈɡeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-subjugation.wav

Word forms

subjugation subjugations

Etymology

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

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