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Subjugation (noun) means the act of conquering and taking control of a people or place.

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1
The act of conquering and taking control of a people or place.
2
The condition of being conquered and ruled by force.
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Etymology

From Latin subiugātiō, from Latin subiugō (“to subjugate”). By surface analysis, subjugate + -ion.

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What is the meaning of subjugation?
"subjugation" (noun) means the act of conquering and taking control of a people or place.
What is another word for subjugation?
Other words for "subjugation" include conquering, oppression, conquest, subjection.
What are the different meanings of subjugation?
"subjugation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of conquering and taking control of a people or place; 2. The condition of being conquered and ruled by force.

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