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slavery

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery means: A system in which people are owned by others and forced to work without freedom.

noun

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A system in which people are owned by others and forced to work without freedom.

  • They fought to end slavery.
  • Many people were sold into slavery.
  • The museum explains the history of slavery in the region.

Similar words: enslavement, bondage

Opposites: freedom

Common phrases: abolish slavery, modern slavery, sold into slavery

Questions about slavery

What does slavery mean?

A system in which people are owned by others and forced to work without freedom.

What is slavery in other languages?

Türkçe: kölelik · Español: esclavitud · Français: esclavage · Deutsch: Sklaverei · Italiano: schiavitù · 日本語: 奴隷制度

How do you pronounce slavery?

It is pronounced /ˈsleɪvəri/.

How do you use slavery in a sentence?

They fought to end slavery. Many people were sold into slavery.

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