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subjugation

/səbˈdʒugəˌmeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does subjugation mean?

noun

The state of being under the control or domination of another person or power. The act of making someone or something subject to control or domination.

Example

"The subjugation of the indigenous people by the colonizers had a lasting impact on their culture."

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