slavery
/ˈsleɪvəri/
noun
- The system or practice of owning people as property and forcing them to work without pay or freedom.
- The museum had an exhibit about the history of slavery.
- Slavery was abolished in the United States in 1865.
- Many countries have laws that make slavery illegal.
- A situation or condition of being completely controlled by something or forced to work very hard.
- She escaped the slavery of an abusive relationship.
- Modern slavery includes forced labor and human trafficking.
- He felt trapped in the slavery of his demanding job.
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