subjectship
- noun
- /ˈsʌbdʒɛktʃɪp/
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sujeción
- The people resented their subjectship to a distant and uncaring government.
Examples
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After the conquest, the region endured decades of subjectship under foreign rulers.
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Debates about subjectship and autonomy shaped the country's early history.
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The subjectship of the colonies was a major issue.
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Under the new regime, the subjectship of the citizens changed dramatically.
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After the conquest, the region endured decades of subjectship under foreign rulers.
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The people resented their subjectship to a distant and uncaring government.
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Under the new regime, the subjectship of the citizens changed dramatically.
Synonyms
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7.0
Being in a lower position under someone else's control
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7.9
The state of being under the control of another person or group, often by force
The legal position of a person who owes loyalty to a ruler or state
Antonyms
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3.0
Freedom from control by others, for example when a country is free or a person supports themselves
How Subordinate
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Subjectship comes from subject, with sub- meaning 'under' and -ship like in friendship to show a state or condition. That is why subjectship can mean being under the control or authority of someone.