angarias

/æŋˈɡɛriəz/
noun
  1. Plural of angaria; multiple instances or systems of forced labor or compulsory service.
    • The empire imposed several angarias on the conquered provinces.
    • The villagers resisted the angarias that demanded their time and animals.
    • Ancient records describe various angarias used for building roads and temples.
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