Slavery meaning

What does “slavery” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“slavery” is a noun with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: the state of being under the control of another person.

slavery

noun

  1. the state of being under the control of another person

  2. the practice of owning slaves

    Synonymsslaveholding
  3. work done under harsh conditions for little or no pay

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University