What is the meaning of subordination?

noun

  • The state of being subordinate to something.
  • The semantic relation of being subordinate or belonging to a lower rank or class.
  • The grammatical relation of a modifying word or phrase to its head.
  • The quality of obedient submissiveness.
  • The act of mastering or subordinating someone.
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