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Topic: Politics

subcommission

IPA: /sʌb.kəˈmɪʃ.ən/

KK: /sʌbˌkəˈmɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A smaller group that is part of a larger committee or organization, often created to focus on specific tasks or issues.

Example: The subcommission was formed to address environmental concerns within the larger committee.

subcontinent

IPA: //sʌbˈkɒntɪnənt//

KK: /sʌbˈkɒntɪnənt/

noun

Definition: A large area of land that is smaller than a continent and is often considered a separate region, like India or the Indian subcontinent.

Example: The Indian subcontinent includes countries like India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.

subcontrary

IPA: //sʌbˈkɒntrəri//

KK: /sʌbˈkɒntrəri/

noun

Definition: In logic, a statement that can be true at the same time as another statement, but both cannot be false at the same time.

Example: In a logical argument, the two subcontrary propositions can coexist without contradiction.

subdistrict

IPA: //sʌbˈdɪstrɪkt//

KK: /sʌbˈdɪstrɪkt/

noun

Definition: A smaller area that is part of a larger district, often used for administrative purposes.

Example: The city is divided into several subdistricts to manage local governance more effectively.

subdivision

IPA: /ˌsʌb.dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

KK: /sʌbˈdɪvɪʒən/

noun

Definition: A part that is created by dividing something into smaller sections, often used in real estate to refer to a piece of land that has been divided into smaller lots.

Example: The new subdivision has many houses and parks for families.

subdual

IPA: /səbˈduːəl/

KK: /səbˈduːəl/

noun

Definition: The act of overcoming or bringing something under control, often by force or persuasion.

Example: The subdual of the rebellion took several months and required a lot of resources.

subgroup

IPA: /ˈsʌbˌɡruːp/

KK: /sʌbˌɡruːp/

noun

Definition: A smaller group that is part of a larger group, often sharing specific characteristics or interests.

Example: The research team was divided into several subgroups to focus on different aspects of the project.

transitive verb

Definition: To separate or categorize something into smaller groups that share common characteristics.

Example: The teacher decided to subgroup the students based on their reading levels.

subhuman

IPA: //sʌbˈhjuːmən//

KK: /sʌbˈhjuːmən/

adjective

Definition: Describing something or someone that is considered to be less than human in qualities, development, or moral standards.

Example: The treatment of the prisoners was so cruel that it made them feel subhuman.

noun

Definition: A being that is considered to be less than human, often used to describe someone who is treated as inferior or lacking in human qualities.

Example: The term 'subhuman' is often used in discussions about discrimination and dehumanization.

subjection

IPA: /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

KK: /səbˈdʒɛkʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of making someone or something controlled by another person or thing.

Example: The subjection of the people to foreign rule led to widespread unrest.

subjugate

IPA: //ˈsʌb.dʒʊ.ɡeɪt//

KK: /sʌbˈdʒuːɡeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To bring someone or something under control or domination, often by force.

Example: The army aimed to subjugate the opposing forces and establish control over the region.

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