Subjugated: meaning, definitions and examples

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subjugated

 

[ ˈsʌbdʒʊɡeɪtɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

See also: subjugate, subjugator.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,600, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.