Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slavery
Noun
/ˈsleɪ.vər.i/
Definition
The state of being a slave; the condition in which one human being is owned by another.
Examples
- Slavery was a brutal practice that existed in many parts of the world.
- Activists fight against modern slavery in all its forms.
- The history of slavery in the United States has had a lasting impact on society.
Meaning
Slavery is a system where individuals are forced to work for others without the consent of the laborer, often under threat of violence or coercion.
Synonyms
- Servitude
- Bondage
- Enslavement
