subjugated

Meanings

• adjective, verb (past participle)

  Having power over and ruling another person or people; dominating.

  - "The conquered lands were subjugated to the rule of the new emperor."
  - "The rebel leader was subjugated by the military force."
  - "The novel explores the psychological effects of being subjugated."

• transitive verb

  Bringing (a person or people) under control and making them obey.

  - "The colonizers set out to subjugate the indigenous peoples."
  - "The government aimed to subjugate the uprising through force."
  - "The teacher struggled to subjugate her unruly class."

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Synonyms

underyoke

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with subjugated
subjugate , abjugate , adjugate , conjugate

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Variants

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subjugate , subjugated , subjugates , subjugating , subjugation , subjugations , subjugator , subjugators

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Forms

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subjugates, subjugating, subjugatedly

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Etymology

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Late Middle English: from Latin subjugatus, past participle of subjugare ‘bring under authority’, from sub- ‘under’ + jugare ‘yoke’.

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Trivia

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1. Subjugated was first used in English in the late 15th century.

2. The term 'subjugation' comes from the same root as the word 'juggle', which originally meant 'to yoke'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Domination: The act or power of ruling or controlling, especially with force or authority.

2. Colonialism: The policy or practice of acquiring and maintaining colonies, typically for exploitation, influence, or settlement.

3. Imperialism: The policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, the use of military force, or other means.

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Culture

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Subjugated has been used extensively in literature and history, particularly in the context of colonialism and imperialism, where powerful nations have subjugated weaker ones. The term is often associated with the oppression and suppression of people, and the loss of their autonomy and freedom.

How to Memorize "subjugated"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a powerful ruler sitting on a throne, with subjects kneeling before him, symbolizing the concept of subjugation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of control and dominance, and remember the etymology of the word, which comes from the Latin words 'sub' (under) and 'jugare' (yoke).

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SUBJUGATED to remember the meaning: Subjugation Under Brings Justification Under Government And Totalitarian Enforcement.

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