slavery | ||
1. | [ noun ] the state of being under the control of another person | |
Synonyms: | thrall thralldom thraldom bondage | |
Related terms: | enslavement subjugation serfdom bonded_labor servitude | |
2. | [ noun ] the practice of slaveholding | |
Synonyms: | slaveholding | |
Related terms: | practice | |
3. | [ noun ] (work) work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay | |
Related terms: | labor slave | |
Similar spelling: |
slaver slivery Slover sliver slippery Slifer slobber slipper sleeper slapper slabber |