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Slavery

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈsleɪvəri/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈsleɪvəri/"]/

Meaning of Slavery

the state of being forced to work as a slave

In simple words: The practice of forcing people to work for no pay and with no freedom.

Slavery in a sentence

• to **be sold into slavery**
• Poverty forces children into virtual slavery.
• The women were sold into sexual slavery.
• Their stated aim was to free women from domestic slavery.
• They were living in slavery and poverty.
• The organization has helped to expose human slavery rings.
• the abolition of slavery
• The Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in 1865.

How to use Slavery

Used in serious discussions about history, human rights, and social justice. Not appropriate for casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'slavery' as 'slaves' in a very serious historical context, like chains and broken freedom.

Related words

Collocations with Slavery

• chattel
• plantation
• domestic
• establish
• introduce
• abolish
• reparations
• issue
• question
• in slavery
• under slavery
• the abolition of slavery
• the end of slavery
• the institution of slavery
• chattel
• plantation
• domestic
• establish
• introduce
• abolish
• reparations
• issue
• question
• in slavery
• under slavery
• the abolition of slavery
• the end of slavery
• the institution of slavery

Synonyms for Slavery

• bondage
• servitude
• subjugation
• oppression
• thralldom

Opposites of Slavery

• freedom
• liberty
• emancipation

Common mistakes with Slavery

• Confused with 'enslavement' — 'slavery' refers to the system, while 'enslavement' refers to the act.
• Using 'slave' as a verb — it's only a noun.
• Misunderstanding the historical context — slavery has specific implications in different cultures.

Frequently asked questions about Slavery

What does Slavery mean?

The practice of forcing people to work for no pay and with no freedom.

What is the definition of Slavery?

the state of being forced to work as a slave

How do you use Slavery in a sentence?

to **be sold into slavery**

Can you give another example of Slavery?

Poverty forces children into virtual slavery.

What are synonyms for Slavery?

Common alternatives include bondage, servitude, subjugation, oppression, thralldom.

What is the opposite of Slavery?

Opposite meanings include freedom, liberty, emancipation.

What words go with Slavery?

It commonly pairs with chattel, plantation, domestic, establish, introduce, abolish, reparations, issue, question, in slavery, under slavery, the abolition of slavery, the end of slavery, the institution of slavery, chattel, plantation, domestic, establish, introduce, abolish, reparations, issue, question, in slavery, under slavery, the abolition of slavery, the end of slavery, the institution of slavery.

What are common mistakes when using Slavery?

Confused with 'enslavement' — 'slavery' refers to the system, while 'enslavement' refers to the act. Using 'slave' as a verb — it's only a noun. Misunderstanding the historical context — slavery has specific implications in different cultures.

How do you pronounce Slavery?

US: /["/ˈsleɪvəri/"]/, UK: /["/ˈsleɪvəri/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Slavery formal or informal?

"Slavery" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Slavery?

Used in serious discussions about history, human rights, and social justice. Not appropriate for casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Slavery?

"Slavery" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.