servitude
word
Definition
A state of being forced to work for and obey someone else, often without freedom; slavery or very harsh conditions of service.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and literary; often used in historical, legal, or academic contexts. Strongly associated with slavery, though can also refer to figurative oppression. Not common in everyday conversation.
Spanish: servidumbrePortuguese (BR): servidãoPortuguese (PT): servidãoChinese (Simplified): 奴役Chinese (Traditional): 奴役Hindi: दासताArabic: العبودية
Example Sentences
He lived his whole life in servitude.
basic
Many people fought to end servitude in the country.
basic
Children should never be kept in servitude.
basic
He described his job as a kind of modern servitude.
natural
For centuries, servitude was accepted as normal in many societies.
natural
Even after gaining freedom, memories of servitude remained fresh.
natural