Subjugated: meaning, definitions and examples
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subjugated
[ ˈsʌbdʒʊɡeɪtɪd ]
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.
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.
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- 21597 distanced
- 21598 pedantic
- 21599 peeked
- 21600 subjugated
- 21601 proliferate
- 21602 suffocation
- 21603 unnumbered
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