Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
enslavement
noun
/ɪnˈsleɪv.mənt/
Definition
The state of being made a slave or the act of enslaving someone.
Examples
- The enslavement of people for labor has been a dark chapter in human history.
- Efforts to combat human trafficking aim to prevent modern forms of enslavement.
- Literature often explores themes of enslavement and freedom.
Meaning
Enslavement refers to the condition in which individuals are forced to work for others without any personal freedom. It implies the absence of autonomy and the control of one person over another.
Synonyms
- subjugation
- bondage
- servitude
- captivity
- oppression
