slavery
|sla-ver-y|
/ˈsleɪvəri/
forced servitude
Etymology
'slavery' originates from the Middle English word 'sclaverie,' which was derived from the Old French 'esclaverie,' meaning 'the state of being a slave.'
'sclaverie' transformed into the modern English word 'slavery' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'the state of being a slave,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state of being a slave; the condition of being owned by another person and being forced to work without wages.
Slavery was abolished in the United States in 1865.
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Noun 2
a condition of being subject to some influence or habit.
He described his addiction as a form of slavery.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41