Subjecthood
noun
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Definitions
Noun
- 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 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 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."
Example
More examples"These gendered constructions of subjecthood are explored in more detail in Chapter two of this book."
Etymology
From subject + -hood.
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