Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indentured
adjective
/ɪnˈdɛn.tʃərd/
Definition
A legal agreement or contract where a person works for another for a specific period in exchange for something, typically freedom or passage to a new place.
Examples
- She was indentured to a wealthy family for several years.
- Many settlers in the new colony came as indentured servants.
- The indentured workers were promised land and freedom after their contracts ended.
Meaning
Refers to a labor system where one party is bound to serve another for a fixed term under a contract.
Synonyms
- contracted
- bound
- servant
