Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
indentured servant
Noun
/ɪnˈdɛn.tʃɚd ˈsɜːrvənt/
Definition
A laborer under a legal contract to work for a certain number of years in exchange for passage to a new country or other benefits.
Examples
- Many indentured servants came to America in the 17th and 18th centuries.
- The indentured servant worked for seven years to pay off his debt.
- Indentured servants played a crucial role in the colonization of the Americas.
Meaning
An indentured servant is an individual who agrees to work for a master for a fixed term in exchange for something of value, often a ticket to America or a place to live.
Synonyms
- Contract laborer
- Bonded laborer
- Servant
