Subjecthood

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The condition or state of being a subject. uncountable

    "These gendered constructions of subjecthood are explored in more detail in Chapter two of this book."

  2. 2
    The condition or state of a word or expression, such as a noun phrase, being the subject of a sentence. uncountable

    "We are especially concerned here with the question of whether certain kinds of properties associated with subjecthood are acquired prior to other kinds of properties."

  3. 3
    The condition or state of a person being a subject of a nation or a monarch. uncountable

    "Subjecthood emphasizes obedience. Citizenship, on the other hand, recognizes moral obligations to other members of the community and emphasizes responsiveness and participation."

Etymology

From subject + -hood.

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