slavery

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: B2 — Upper-Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the state of being under the control of another person
  2. noun the practice of owning slaves
  3. noun work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay

Etymology

From slave + -ery.

In classic literature

Synonyms

bondage, thrall, thralldom, thraldom

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