ETYM From Latin subjectus, through an old form of French sujet. Related to Subject.
1. The subject matter of a conversation or discussion; SYN. topic, theme.
2. Something (a person or object or scene) selected by an artist or photographer for graphic representation; SYN. content, depicted object.
3. A person who is subjected to experimental or other observational procedures; someone who is an object of investigation; SYN. case, guinea pig.
die im absolutist. Staat übl. Bez. des Staatsangehörigen.