servitude

noun
UK: /ˈsɜːvɪtjuːd/
US: /ˈsɜːrvɪtuːd/

  1. The state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful.

    1. He was born into servitude and had no freedom.
    2. The long years of servitude had broken his spirit, leaving him with no hope.

  2. A lack of freedom; subjection to someone or something else.

    1. They lived in servitude to the company's demands.
    2. Her artistic talent flourished once she escaped the servitude of her daily routine.

  3. Compulsory service as a means of punishment for a crime.

    1. He was sentenced to a term of servitude for theft.
    2. Community servitude is often imposed as an alternative to a prison sentence.

Synonyms

slavery bondage dependency

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "servitude" in English means: The state of being a slave or completely subject to someone more powerful., A lack of freedom; subjection to someone or something else., Compulsory service as a means of punishment for a crime..

The phonetic transcription of "servitude" is /ˈsɜːvɪtjuːd/ in British English and /ˈsɜːrvɪtuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "servitude": slavery, bondage, dependency.

Example usage of "servitude": "He was born into servitude and had no freedom.". More examples on the page.