Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thraldom
noun
/ˈθrɔːldəm/
Definition
The condition of being a slave or in servitude; slavery.
Examples
- The thraldom of the workers under oppressive regimes is a topic of great concern.
- Generations were born into thraldom, unable to escape their circumstances.
- She fought against the thraldom imposed by societal expectations.
Meaning
Thraldom refers to a state of subjugation or enslavement, where an individual lacks autonomy and is dominated by another.
Synonyms
- slavery
- servitude
- bondage
- subjugation