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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024slav•er•y /ˈsleɪvəri, ˈsleɪvri/USA pronunciation n. [uncountable]- the condition of a slave;
bondage:kept in slavery. - the keeping of slaves as a practice:outlawing slavery in most countries.
- the state of being forced to do something like that of a slave, such as severe work:the slavery of his job.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024slav•er•y (slā′və rē, slāv′rē),USA pronunciation n. - the condition of a slave;
bondage. - the keeping of slaves as a practice or institution.
- a state of subjection like that of a slave:He was kept in slavery by drugs.
- severe toil;
drudgery.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged thralldom, enthrallment. Slavery, bondage, servitude refer to involuntary subjection to another or others. Slavery emphasizes the idea of complete ownership and control by a master:to be sold into slavery.Bondage indicates a state of subjugation or captivity often involving burdensome and degrading labor:in bondage to a cruel master.Servitude is compulsory service, often such as is required by a legal penalty:penal servitude.
- 4.See corresponding entry in Unabridged moil, labor.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: slavery /ˈsleɪvərɪ/ n - the state or condition of being a slave; a civil relationship whereby one person has absolute power over another and controls his life, liberty, and fortune
- the subjection of a person to another person, esp in being forced into work
- the condition of being subject to some influence or habit
- work done in harsh conditions for low pay
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