Subordination Definition & Meaning

subordination
noun
  1. the state of being subordinate to something
  2. the semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class
  3. the grammatical relation of a modifying word or phrase to its head
  4. the quality of obedient submissiveness
  5. the act of mastering or subordinating someone

"Subordination" in song lyrics

See how subordination is used in real songs:

  • "cultural subordination"
    AOL — AOL

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