Enslavement Meaning in English

word

US

ɛnˈsɫeɪvmənt

en-SLAYV-muhnt

UK

ɛnslˈeɪvmənt

en-SLAYV-muhnt

Definition

The act or process of making someone a slave, or the state of being forced to work for and obey another person or group without freedom.

Usage & Nuances

A formal, serious noun, mainly used in historical, social justice, or ethical contexts. Often paired with words like 'resistance', 'abolition', or 'legacy of enslavement'. It always refers to loss of freedom or oppression.

• Spanish: esclavitud
• Portuguese (BR): escravização
• Portuguese (PT): escravização
• Chinese (Simplified): 奴役
• Chinese (Traditional): 奴役
• Hindi: ग़ुलामी
• Arabic: الاستعباد
• Bengali: দাসত্ব
• Russian: порабощение
• Japanese: 奴隷化 - 奴隷状態
• Vietnamese: sự nô dịch
• Korean: 노예화
• Turkish: köleleştirme
• Urdu: غلامی
• Indonesian: perbudakan

Example Sentences

The movie discussed the history of enslavement in America.

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Enslavement takes away people's freedom.

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Many fought against enslavement.

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His ancestors suffered years of enslavement before gaining their freedom.

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The legacy of enslavement still affects communities today.

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Activists speak out to prevent modern forms of enslavement.

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