Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slaveholder
noun
/ˈsleɪvˌhoʊldər/
Definition
A person who owns slaves.
Examples
- During the colonial era, many slaveholders greatly increased their wealth through the labor of enslaved people.
- Historical records indicate that prominent slaveholders played key roles in shaping societal structures.
Meaning
A slaveholder is someone who has legal ownership of one or more slaves, often in historical contexts where slavery was accepted socially and legally.
Synonyms
- Slave owner
- Bondman holder
