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Definition of subjugator

subjugator

/ˈsʌbdʒəˌɡeɪtər/
sub · ju · ga · tor
Plural:subjugators
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Adjective:subjugative
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• noun

1

A person, ruler, or power that conquers, enslaves, or brings others under complete domination and control.

Example

"Throughout history, indigenous populations have frequently resisted the cultural and political demands of a foreign subjugator."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin subjugator, an agent noun derived from the verb subjugare ('to bring under the yoke'), formed from sub- ('under') and jugum ('yoke'), reflecting the ancient Roman practice of forcing defeated enemies to pass beneath a symbolic yoke of spears.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Subjugator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/subjugator
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