Subjugate Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

subjugate

/ˈsʌbʤɪˌgeɪt/

verb

subjugates;

subjugated;

subjugating

subjugates;

subjugated;

subjugating

Britannica Dictionary definition of SUBJUGATE

:

to defeat and gain control of (someone or something) by the use of force

:

to conquer and gain the obedience of (a group of people, a country, etc.)

• The emperor's armies subjugated the surrounding lands.
• a people subjugated by invaders

— often used figuratively

• a legal system that subjugates [=_oppresses_] women

— subjugation

/ˌsʌbʤɪˈgeɪʃən/

noun

[noncount]