slavery

pronunciation

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  • Noun:
    the state of being under the control of another person
    the practice of owning slaves
    work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay

Word Origin

slavery (n.)
1550s, "severe toil, hard work, drudgery;" from slave (v.) + -ery. Meaning "state of servitude" is from 1570s; meaning "keeping or holding of slaves" is from 1728.

Synonym

Antonym

n.

liberty

Example

1. American evangelicals spearheaded the drive to end slavery .
2. Did the columbian exchange cause chattel slavery in the americas ?
3. I want shine a light on slavery .
4. John brown was ready for his final struggle against slavery .
5. He trembled for his country when he contemplated slavery 's injustice .

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