Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

enslavement

noun

ɪnˈsleɪv.mənt

Definition

The condition of being owned by someone else and forced to work for them.

Examples

The enslavement of people for labor is a grave violation of human rights.
Historically, the enslavement of Africans profoundly impacted societies all over the world.

Meaning

Enslavement refers to the state of being a slave, where individuals are deprived of their freedom and are compelled to serve another person against their will.