slave (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /sleɪv/

Definition

A person who is legally owned by another person and forced to work without pay.

Examples

• The book tells the story of a slave who escaped to freedom.

• Throughout history, many societies have used slave labor.

• He was treated like a slave, with no rights or choices.

How to Use slave

slave to something (prepositional phrase)

Controlled or addicted to something. — "He was a slave to his gambling habit."

Synonyms of slave

Words with a similar meaning to slave:

• servant
• bondservant
• thrall

Antonyms of slave

Words with the opposite meaning to slave:

• master
• owner

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