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Subjugation Definition & Meaning

subjugation
noun
  1. forced submission to control by others
  2. the act of subjugating by cruelty; "the tyrant's oppression of the people"
  3. the act of conquering

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What does subjugation mean?
forced submission to control by others the act of subjugating by cruelty; "the tyrant's oppression of the people" the act of conquering
What part of speech is subjugation?
Subjugation is a noun.
How many definitions does subjugation have?
Subjugation has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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