slavedom (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈsleɪv.dəm/
Definition
A system or state of being in which people are owned or controlled by others, often through force or coercion, and are forced to work against their will.
Examples
The abolitionist movement sought to end the institution of slavedom in the United States.
The legacy of slavedom continues to impact the social and economic realities of many communities today.
The novel explores the harsh realities of slavedom and the struggles of those who fought for freedom.
How to Use slavedom
- institution of slavedom (noun phrase)
- A system or social institution in which people are owned or controlled by others — "The institution of slavedom was dismantled in the United States after the Civil War."
- state of slavedom (noun phrase)
- A state of being in which people are subjected to forced labor, exploitation, or other forms of oppression — "The workers were trapped in a state of slavedom, forced to work long hours for little pay."
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