Helotism
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Helotism is a noun meaning The permanent oppression of a nominally free group of people.
Meaning
The permanent oppression of a nominally free group of people.
More Meanings
- (zoology) A form of mutualism in which one species is forced to perform tasks for another, for their mutual benefit
Word Forms
- helotisms
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include oppressionism, dehegemonization, hegemonization, antihegemonism, vassalism, colomentality.
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