Subjugated: meaning, definitions and examples

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subjugated

[ ˈsʌbdʒʊɡeɪtɪd ]

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in a military context

Bring under domination or control, especially by conquest.

Synonyms

conquer, dominate, enslave, oppress

Examples of usage

He intended to subjugate the natives.
The country was subjugated by the invading army.

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in a social context

Bring (a country or people) under control or into a dependent and subservient position.

Synonyms

dominate, enslave, oppress, subject

Examples of usage

Their country was subjugated by a more powerful nation.
The dictator subjugated his citizens to maintain power.

Translations

Translations of the word "subjugated" in other languages:

🇵🇹 subjugado

🇮🇳 वशीभूत

🇩🇪 unterworfen

🇮🇩 dijajah

🇺🇦 підкорений

🇵🇱 ujarzmiony

🇯🇵 征服された

🇫🇷 subjugué

🇪🇸 subyugado

🇹🇷 boyun eğdirilmiş

🇰🇷 정복된

🇸🇦 خاضع

🇨🇿 podrobený

🇸🇰 podrobený

🇨🇳 被征服的

🇸🇮 podrejen

🇮🇸 undirgefinn

🇰🇿 бағындырылған

🇬🇪 დამორჩილებული

🇦🇿 tabe edilmiş

🇲🇽 subyugado

Word origin

The word 'subjugate' comes from the Latin word 'subjugare', which is derived from 'sub-' (under) and 'jugum' (yoke). The term originally referred to the act of placing a yoke on animals, symbolizing control and dominance. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of bringing something or someone under control or domination.