slavery meaning
UK /ˈsleɪvəri/ US /ˈsleɪvɚi/ 3 syllables
slavery (noun): the state of being under the control of another person.
slavery has 3 meanings in this dictionary.
slavery as a noun
- the state of being under the control of another person
Synonyms: bondage, thrall, thralldom, thraldom
Type of: subjugation
Kinds: bonded labor, servitude, serfdom
- the practice of owning slaves
Synonyms: slaveholding
Type of: practice
- work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay
Type of: labor
Related forms: slave
How to pronounce slavery
slavery is pronounced /ˈsleɪvəri/ in British English and /ˈsleɪvɚi/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with slavery
Scrabble score: 13 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SL · words ending in RY · 7-letter words
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