Slavery
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈsleɪvəɹi/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Slavery is a noun meaning An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.
Meaning
An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.
More Meanings
- Forced labor in general, regardless of legality.
- A condition of servitude endured by a slave.
- (figuratively) A condition in which one is captivated or subjugated, as by greed or drugs.
- Covered in slaver; slobbery.
Example Sentences
modern slavery
slavery system
abolition of slavery
The film portrays the brutality of slavery.
Word Forms
- slaveries
Synonyms for slavery
Depending on context, synonyms include bondage, thralldom, thraldom, thrall.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include bondage, thralldom, thraldom, thrall, slave, enslavement.
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