slavery

English

/ˈsleɪvəɹi/, /ˈslævəɹi/

noun
Definitions
  • An institution or social practice of owning human beings as property, especially for use as forced laborers.
  • A condition of servitude endured by a slave.
  • (figuratively) A condition in which one is captivated or subjugated, as by greed or drugs.

Etymology

Suffix from English slave (traffic in slaves, enslave).

Origin

English

slave

Gloss

traffic in slaves, enslave

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