slavery

noun
UK: /ˈsleɪvəri/
US: /ˈsleɪvəri/

  1. The state of being owned by another person and forced to work without pay.

    1. Slavery is illegal in many countries now.
    2. The museum tells a story about the history of slavery in this region.

  2. The system or practice of owning slaves.

    1. He learned about slavery in his history class.
    2. Many people fought to end slavery during the Civil War period.

  3. A situation where someone is excessively controlled or influenced by something.

    1. He felt a slavery to his demanding job.
    2. She described her addiction as a form of mental and emotional slavery.

Synonyms

servitude bondage thrall

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "slavery" in English means: The state of being owned by another person and forced to work without pay., The system or practice of owning slaves., A situation where someone is excessively controlled or influenced by something..

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

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

Example usage of "slavery": "Slavery is illegal in many countries now.". More examples on the page.