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subjects

/ˈsʌb.dʒɛkts/ · noun

Meaning

  1. (grammar) In a clause: the word or word group (usually a noun phrase) that is dealt with. In active clauses with verbs denoting an action, the subject and the actor are usually the same.
  2. An actor; one who takes action.
  3. The main topic of a paper, work of art, discussion, field of study, etc.
  4. A particular area of study.
  5. A citizen in a monarchy.
  6. A person ruled over by another, especially a monarch or state authority.
  7. (construed with to) To cause (someone or something) to undergo a particular experience, especially one that is unpleasant or unwanted.
  8. To make subordinate or subservient; to subdue or enslave.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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