CEFR C1

subjugation

noun

Meaning

The act of bringing someone or something under control, especially by military conquest or political domination; the state of being controlled.

Examples

The historical records detail the subjugation of the indigenous people by the invading forces.
Many fought against the subjugation of their culture and traditions by the ruling power.

Synonyms: conquest, domination, oppression, enslavement

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subjugation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌsʌbdʒʊˈɡeɪʃən/

Definition

The act of bringing someone or something under control, especially by military conquest or political domination; the state of being controlled.

Examples

The historical records detail the subjugation of the indigenous people by the invading forces.
Many fought against the subjugation of their culture and traditions by the ruling power.
The novel explores themes of resistance and the human spirit's struggle against subjugation.

Synonyms of subjugation

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Antonyms of subjugation

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