Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

bondwoman

noun

/ˈbɒndˌwʊmən/

Definition

A female slave or a woman bound to servitude.

Examples

The bondwoman worked tirelessly in the fields from dawn until dusk.
Throughout history, many bondwomen fought for their freedom and rights.
In the novel, the bondwoman’s story highlights the struggles of women in servitude.

Meaning

A bondwoman refers specifically to a woman who is in servitude, often due to being enslaved or in a state of bondage. Historically, this term has been used to describe women who were owned by another person and were forced to work without pay or rights.